Regular Pilaf
Bulgur Wheat or Rice

 

A unique combination of flavors and ingredients makes this rice the perfect side dish for chicken. It also makes an excellent stuffing for the Thanksgiving turkey.

 

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 cup bulgur wheat or long grain rice

  • 2 tablespoons butter

  • 2 ¼ cups chicken broth or water

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper

DIRECTIONS:

  • Melt the butter in a medium saucepan, over a medium high heat.

  • Saute the bulgur or rice until golden, about 10 minutes.

  • Stir in the chicken stock, salt, and pepper.

  • Reduce to a simmer and cook, covered, about 20 minutes.

  • Remove from heat and let stand for 10 minutes.

  • Fluff with fork before serving.  

Special Pilaf
Bulgur Wheat or Rice

 

INGREDIENTS:

  • 2 cups bulgur wheat or long grain rice

  • 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter

  • 1/2 small onion, minced

  • 1 stalk celery, minced

  • 1/2 cup dark raisins

  • 1/2 cup pine nuts or slivered almonds

  • 41/2 cups chicken broth or water

  • ¼ teaspoon allspice

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 1 teaspoon pepper

DIRECTIONS:

  • Melt the butter in a medium saucepan, over a medium high heat.

  • Saute the bulgur or rice and onion until golden, about 10 minutes. Add the pine nuts or almonds and saute until golden.

  • Stir in the chicken stock, salt, and pepper.

  • Reduce to a simmer and cook, covered, about 20 minutes.

  • Remove from heat and let stand for 10 minutes.

  • Fluff with fork before serving.  


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