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.