Rice Pilaf (African) Recipe

Name: Rice Pilaf (African)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 onions, finely chopped; 1 3/4 cups basmati rice; 1/2 cup raisins; 1 fresh chili pepper, chopped (to taste); 4 teaspoons lime zest; 1 -2 cinnamon stick; 2 cardamom pods, seeds of; 2 teaspoons salt; 4 cups water; 1/2 cup slivered almonds; 4 tablespoons fresh parsley leaves, chopped; fresh ground pepper, to taste

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 onions, finely chopped
1 3/4 cups basmati rice
1/2 cup raisins
1 fresh chili pepper, chopped (to taste)
4 teaspoons lime zest
1 -2 cinnamon stick
2 cardamom pods, seeds of
2 teaspoons salt
4 cups water
1/2 cup slivered almonds
4 tablespoons fresh parsley leaves, chopped
fresh ground pepper, to taste

1
In a large saucepan, heat the oil and saute the onions until soft.
2
Stir in the rice and cook, stirring frequently, for 4 minutes.
3
Add the raisins, chili, lime zest, cinnamon sticks, cardamon, salt and 4 cups of water and stir well.
4
Cover the pan and simmer for 15-18 minutes or until the rice has absorbed all the liquid.
5
Meanwhile, lightly toast the slivered almonds in a dry frying pan.
6
Remove the saucepan from the heat and fluff up the rice with a fork.
7
Stir in the almonds, parsley and season to taste before serving.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 onions, finely chopped, 1 3/4 cups basmati rice, 1/2 cup raisins, and more.

Yes, Rice Pilaf (African) falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Rice Pilaf (African)

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