
Pilaf Rice
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18
Prep Time (minutes)
30
Cook Time (minutes)
4
ServingsIngredients
Pilaf Rice
- 2 cups jasmine rice
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 3 cups boiling water
Crispy Shallots
- 6 medium (round) shallots, very thinly sliced
- ½ cup rice flour
- Vegetable oil for frying
Steps
Pilaf Rice
- Rinse rice until water runs clear. Drain and let dry for a couple of minutes.
- Pour the oil in non-stick pan and heat at medium heat.
- Add the rice and cumin seeds and saute just until most of the grains turn opaque 2-3 minutes.
- Add salt and boiling water, give it a good stir, reduce heat to low, cover with a tight-fitting lid
- Cook for 18 minutes (Do not stir or open the pot while cooking).
- After 18 minutes turn off heat and let rice sit for 5 more minutes in the covered pot.
- Fluff with a fork and serve at once.
Crispy Shallots
- Separate the shallots into individual rings and toss in a bowl with ½ cup rice flour and kosher salt.
- Shake off excess flour from shallots and fry in 425 degrees Fahrenheit oil until crispy and golden brown (about 10 minutes).
- Remove to a paper towel-lined plate and season with salt.
- Top cooked rice with shallots.