Turmeric Rice Pilaf with Almonds
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Turmeric Rice Pilaf with Almonds
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Forget any preconceptions you might have about rice being a background dish. Flavored with earthy turmeric, this fragrant, nutty pilaf has all the potential to be the star of the show. Use long-grain rice, like Basmati, which contains less starch and cooks into more distinct grains than the short-grain variety.
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What You’ll Need
What You’ll Need
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon shallots, finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons slivered almonds
- 1 cup (190g) long-grain rice
- 1⅓ cups (320ml) vegetable stock, chicken stock, or water
- ½ teaspoon turmeric
- salt, to taste
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- parsley or cilantro, chopped
Preparation
- Combine the oil, shallots, garlic, and almonds in the Anyday dish. Cover with the lid (knob lifted).
- Cook in the microwave for 4 minutes, or until the aromatics and almonds begin to toast.
- Add the raw rice, stock, turmeric, and salt.
- Cover and cook at Power Level 5tooltip for 22 minutes, or until all liquid has been absorbed.
- Let the rice rest with the lid on for 3 minutes.
- Add the butter and mix to combine. Garnish with parsley or cilantro.
Serving suggestions & tips
- Enjoy alongside chicken or fish, or topped with a fried egg.
- Add seared tofu and sub olive oil for butter for a complete vegan meal.
- Add golden raisins for a hint of fruitiness.
Recipe notes
- Adjust the power level by 1 as needed — increase if it’s taking longer than expected, or decrease if it’s bubbling over.
- Microwave ovens vary, even with the same wattages. Adjust cooking times as needed.
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