Golden Rice Pilaf

Description

This is very good. I served it with chicken picatta and roasted asparagus. Great dinner! This recipe comes from mark bittman.

Ingredients

• Chicken Broth
• Saffron Thread
• Unsalted Butter
• Onion
• Salt
• Long Grain White Rice
• Black Pepper
• Fresh Parsley
• Fresh Lemon Juice

Instructions

1. Gently warm the stock with the saffron in a small saucepan while you proceed with the recipe
2. Put butter in a large deep skillet that can later be covered and turn the heat to medium
3. Add the onion and a large pinch of salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion turns translucent
4. Add the rice and cook, stirring occasionally, until the rice is glossy and begins to brown, about 3 to 5 minutes
5. Season with salt and pepper
6. Add the warm stock and stir
7. Bring to a boil, cook for 1 or 2 minutes, then reduce heat to low and cover
8. Cook for 15 minutes or until most of the liquid is absorbed
9. Turn the heat to the absolute minimum and let rest another 15 to 20 minutes
10. Stir in parsley and lemon juice