RICE PILAF (Turkish, Vegan)


 


 



Ingredients  ( 4 servings )


1 cup long-grain rice     2 tbsp vegetable oil


Salt     1 ½ cups boiling water


Serving suggestion: Serve with freshly ground black pepper.

 



Instructions


1.  Heat the oil in an app. 10 inch (25 cm) shallow pilaf pot.


2.  Add the rice and salt. Cook over medium heat for about 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Do not allow the rice to stick to the pan. 


3.  Meanwhile boil the water.


4.  Add 1 ½ cups of boiling water to the pot. Cover and bring to a boil on medium heat. Do not stir.


5.  Adjust the heat to low as soon as the liquid comes to a boil.


6.  Cook on very low heat for about 15-20 minutes until the liquid evaporates totally. Do not lift the cover or stir during cooking.


7.  Turn the heat off, lift the lid and place a layer of paper towels on the pot. Close the lid immediately.


8.  Leave the pot on the stove, undisturbed, for about 20 minutes to half and hour.


9.  Mix well and fluff with a fork before you put the rice on a serving plate.


10.  Serve with freshly ground black pepper.

 

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