Name: Wild Rice Pilaf
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 Servings
Cuisine: American

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Wild Rice Pilaf

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Instructions

Set a skillet over medium heat.

Once hot, add the rice and stir occasionally as you toast it off for about 5 minutes.

Place the rice in a saucepan and add 3-4 cups water. Bring to a boil, then reduce to low heat and cover as the rice cooks, about 12 minutes.

As the rice is finishing cooking, place the butter in a skillet over medium heat and once hot, add the minced onions and carrots. Cook for 4-6 minutes until soft and onions are golden.

Stir in the rice and season with salt and pepper.

Stir in the minced cranberries, pecans and parsley.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Toast the Wild Rice First 🔥
Dry-toast the wild rice in butter for 2-3 minutes before adding liquid to enhance its nutty flavor and create a more complex taste profile that elevates the entire dish.
Use Quality Stock Instead of Water 🍲
Replace water with vegetable or chicken stock to infuse the rice with deeper flavor and create a more sophisticated, restaurant-quality pilaf that complements turkey beautifully.
Add Pecans and Cranberries at Different Times ⏰
Toast pecans separately and stir in during the last 2 minutes, while adding cranberries halfway through cooking to preserve their tartness and prevent them from becoming mushy.
Caramelize Your Aromatics 🧅
Cook diced onions and carrots in butter for 4-5 minutes until golden and slightly caramelized, developing sweet notes that create a richer, more balanced flavor foundation.
Let It Rest After Cooking 🌾
Allow the finished pilaf to sit covered off heat for 5 minutes after the rice is tender, which lets the grains absorb remaining moisture and prevents a dry or mushy texture.