Golden rice pilaf
Fluffy golden rice pilaf made with aromatic basmati Fortune Rice is a meal the whole family can enjoy. This fragrant vegetarian dish is lightly spiced, full of flavour and topped with fresh coriander. It’ll be on your table in under 40 minutes.
Ingredients
Method
Ingredients
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- ½ tsp ground paprika
- ½ tsp chilli powder
- 2 cups basmati Fortune Rice, rinsed
- 3 ½ cups vegetable stock
- Large handful of coriander leaves, roughly chopped
Method
- Bring a drizzle of olive oil to medium-high heat in a large saucepan. Sauté the onion, carrot and garlic for 4-5 minutes or until softened.
- Add the turmeric, paprika, chilli powder, salt and pepper. Cook for a minute or until fragrant.
- Stir in the rice and cook for a few minutes to toast the rice.
- Pour in the vegetable stock and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce to a simmer, cover and cook for 15-20 minutes or until cooked through and the liquid has absorbed.
- Remove from the heat and leave covered for 10 minutes, then fluff the rice with a fork. Scatter over coriander leaves just before serving.
Top tip: Add a touch of sweetness to your golden pilaf with a large handful of diced dried apricot mixed in with the vegetable stock.
Complete the dish with toasted pumpkin seeds and pine nuts or almonds for an added crunch.