Plain buttery pilaf rice
Fluffy buttery pilaf with soft, ideal alongside grilled meats, stews or easy weeknight dishes.
Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 30 minutes mins
Course Sides
Cuisine Turkish
- 30 g unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, peeled and finely chopped
- 185 g basmati (long-grain) rice
- 400 ml chicken or vegetable stock
- pinch salt and pepper
In a medium saucepan, add the olive oil and butter and melt over a meidum heat.
Add the onion and saute until the onions are softened, but not burnt.
Add the rice and combine together. Add the stock, salt and pepper. Stir together and lower the heat and simmer for 15mins.
Turn the heat off and leave to rest for 10mins.