How To Make Rice Pilau 9 Steps With Pictures

The water won’t become completely clear, but it will become much clearer than when you began rinsing the rice.

For a lighter, more Mediterranean dish, you can use 1 tablespoon (15 mL) of olive oil instead of butter.

As you’re cooking the spices in the butter, keep the heat at a medium level to release all of the flavor.

There should be a fragrant, nutty smell when the rice is sufficiently toasted.

After you stir the salt in, you don’t need to continue stirring the mixture while the broth boils.

Be sure to check the packaging of your rice to see how long you should cook it. Adjust cooking times as needed according to the package directions.

Keep in mind that there may still be some steam in the pan! It probably won’t be very hot, but try to remove the lid quickly to avoid getting burned.

Try serving the rice with chicken, beef, or other vegetables. If you have leftover rice pilau, use an airtight container to store the rice in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.