How to Make Rice Pilaf

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Find a medium sized saucepan.

   Pour in the 1 tablespoon of olive oil and heat over medium-high heat.
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   Step 2: Add the onion

   Sauté the mixture for about 5 minutes, or until the onion starts to soften. , Stir for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the rice is fully coated. , Continue stirring until the broth starts to boil.
   
   You can also add a pinch of saffron steeped in 1/4 cup hot water at this point if desired. , Reduce the head to low.
   
   Allow to simmer for about 20 minutes. , Let the rice stand until it has absorbed all of the chicken broth.
   
   This should take about 5 minutes.
   
   If the rice is too dry at this point, boil a little water and add it to the mixture.
   
   Then, let it sit for another 5 minutes. , Add black pepper to taste. ,
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   Step 3: bell pepper

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   Step 4: cumin powder

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   Step 5: and salt.

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   Step 6: Add the rice.

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   Step 7: Add the chicken broth

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   Step 8: orange zest

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   Step 9: and bay leaf.

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    Step 10: Cover the sauté pan with a lid.

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    Step 11: Keeping the pan covered

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    Step 12: remove from the heat.

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    Step 13: Stir in almonds

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    Step 14: currants

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    Step 15: or any thing else you wish to add.

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    Step 16: Finished.

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