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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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A really simple fragrant pilaf, that goes with just about anyting. Ingredients:
1 cup basmati rice |
30 g butter |
2 shallots, finely chopped |
1 cm cinnamon stick |
1 cardamom pod, bruised |
1 bay leaf |
2 cups chicken stock |
3 saffron strands |
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped (optional) |
lemon zest |
Directions:
1. Saute shallots in butter. Add rice and saute on low heat until rice is glassy. Add cinnamon, bay leaf and cardamom. Pour in chicken stock bring to a boil and turn to a very low heat, add saffron and cover with a lid. Cook for 15 minutes or until rice is cooked. Stir through coriander if using and grate a little lemon zest on top.
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