Name: Almond Rice Pilaf
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Other
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons unsalted butter; 0.5 cup almonds; 1 cup long grain white rice; 1 tsp kosher salt; 0.333 cup vermicelli or orzo pasta; 2.25 cups water

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Almond Rice Pilaf

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Ingredients

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Almond Rice Pilaf

4 tablespoons unsalted buttersub with oil for dairy free

½ cup almondssliced

1 cup long grain white rice do not use quick cooking or brown rice

1 tsp kosher saltif not using kosher salt, use 1/2 teaspoon and adjust the seasoning as necessary when fluffing the rice with a fork.

⅓ cup vermicelli or orzo pastathin spaghetti also works in a pinch

2 ¼ cups wateror chicken stock for more flavor

Instructions

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Instructions

Heat butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the vermicelli or orzo and sliced almonds, and stir until coated with the butter. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until the pasta and almonds are brown and fragrant, about 2 minutes.

Stir in the rice and cook one minute longer.

Add the water and salt and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until all the liquid is absorbed, about 15 minutes. Do not lift the lid for a least 15 minutes to check for doneness. When done, cover and let stand for 10 minutes to steam.

Fluff with a fork and add seasoning as necessary. Serve and enjoy!

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Toast Your Pasta First 🔥
Lightly toast the vermicelli or orzo in butter over medium heat for 2-3 minutes before adding liquid to develop a nutty, complex flavor that elevates the entire dish.
Bloom Your Almonds 🌰
Toast almonds separately in a dry pan until fragrant, then add them at the end to preserve their crunch and prevent them from becoming soggy during cooking.
Use the Absorption Method 💧
Maintain a precise liquid-to-rice ratio (typically 1:2) and resist the urge to stir frequently; instead, let the rice absorb liquid undisturbed for fluffy, separate grains.
Let It Rest Covered ⏱️
Remove from heat and let the pilaf sit covered with a lid or towel for 5 minutes to allow residual steam to finish cooking and set the texture perfectly.
Fluff with a Fork 🍴
Use a fork rather than a spoon to gently separate grains after resting, which prevents mashing and maintains the light, fluffy texture of your finished pilaf.