Tomato Rice Pilaf

Tomato Rice Pilaf

Long-grain rice toasted with onion and warm spices, then gently cooked in a savory tomato and vegetable stock mixture until fluffy.

Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Combine the crushed tomato and vegetable stock in the saucepan. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, then keep warm over low heat.

    Timer: 5 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 400.0 gr Tomato, 350.0 ml Vegetable Stock

    Cookware: saucepan, wooden spoon

  2. Step 2

    Melt the butter with the olive oil in the pot over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until softened and lightly golden.

    Timer: 7 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 15.0 ml Olive Oil, 150.0 gr Onion, 30.0 gr Unsalted Butter

    Cookware: pot, wooden spoon

  3. Step 3

    Stir in the garlic, tomato paste, paprika, and black pepper. Cook until fragrant and the paste darkens slightly.

    Timer: 1 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 0.5 gr Black Pepper, 6.0 gr Garlic, 2.0 gr Sweet Paprika, 30.0 gr Tomato Paste

    Cookware: pot, wooden spoon

  4. Step 4

    Add the rice and salt. Stir over medium heat until the grains are evenly coated and lightly toasted.

    Timer: 2 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 300.0 gr long-grain white rice, 6.0 gr Salt

    Cookware: pot, wooden spoon

  5. Step 5

    Pour the warm tomato mixture into the pot and stir once. Bring to a steady simmer over medium heat.

    Timer: 3 min (fixed)

    Cookware: pot, saucepan, wooden spoon

  6. Step 6

    Cover the pot and reduce to low heat. Cook until the rice is tender and the liquid has been absorbed.

    Timer: 18 min (fixed)

    Cookware: lid, pot

  7. Step 7

    Remove the pot from the heat and leave it covered to rest.

    Timer: 10 min (fixed)

    Cookware: lid, pot

  8. Step 8

    Uncover, add the parsley, and fluff the pilaf gently with a fork before serving.

    Ingredients used: 10.0 gr Parsley

    Cookware: fork, pot

Nutrition (Estimated)

Food safety

Caution: moderate

Serve promptly. Refrigerate leftovers in shallow containers within 2 hours, use within 3 to 4 days, and reheat to 74°C.

Risk factors

  • hot steam when uncovering the pot
  • bacterial growth if cooked rice remains at room temperature too long

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