d_kakavouli
Active member
Rice pilaf is such a great dish but you don't really see it in many Greek restaurants. Its one of my favorite foods that I ate growing up Here is the recipe
Stir in the coriander, allspice, cinnamon, and bay leaves. Stir in the rice and lentils. Cook the mixture together for about a minute. Stir in the broth, salt, pepper, honey, vinegar, and oregano. Cover the skillet and cook until the mixture comes to a boil. Reduce to a simmer on low heat and cook until all the water absorbs. Stir in the parsley just before serving.
This is what the pilafi will end up looking like
- 2/3 cup dried lentils, soaked in cold water for 2 hours
- 1/3 cup Greek olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 large carrots, chopped
- 1 tablespoon ground coriander
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 bay leaves
- 3/4 cup uncooked long grain rice
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Greek honey
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon dried Greek oregano
- 2 tablespoons fresh, chopped parsley
Stir in the coriander, allspice, cinnamon, and bay leaves. Stir in the rice and lentils. Cook the mixture together for about a minute. Stir in the broth, salt, pepper, honey, vinegar, and oregano. Cover the skillet and cook until the mixture comes to a boil. Reduce to a simmer on low heat and cook until all the water absorbs. Stir in the parsley just before serving.
This is what the pilafi will end up looking like