Rice Pilaf- – Fragrant, Crispy & So Comforting
Subtly Spiced, Crispy-Bottomed, and Perfect with Tandoori Chicken
Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 1 hour hr 10 minutes mins
- 4 oz unsalted butter
- 1 yellow onion diced
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 2 whole cloves
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 cup Basmati rice
- 2 1/2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
Melt butter in a large oven-safe pan.
Add onions, cinnamon stick, cloves, and bay leaf to the pan.
Sauté on med/high heat until onions are translucent.
Add rice, mix to coat with butter.
Add broth to the pan. Bring to a boil.
Remove from heat. Cover top with foil. (Do not want to use a fitted lid for the pan or else the liquid will not be able to escape).
Bake in the oven for 1 hour. Check at 45 mins to make sure the bottom is not burning.
Remove cinnamon stick, cloves and bay leaf before eating. Enjoy!
Keyword Dairy-free, Easy, Side