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Butter Pilaf (Rice)

Ulfet showed me how to make this. It is really simple, but since different kinds of rice need different amount of water to cook, you would need to make it once or twice to get it right. Generally for 2 people/servings, use 1 cup of rice.

Ingredients:
1 cup rice,
hot water (a little less than 2 cups)
1 tbsp orzo pasta/vermicilli (optional),
2 tbsp butter,
1/4 cup oil,
salt as per taste,
black pepper (optional)

Wash rice and soak in warm water and some salt. After an hour or so, drain the water, and keep rice aside. First heat oil in the cooking pan. Add orzo/vermicilli when the oil is heated. Fry till golden brown. Add the rice, and fry till the rice grains look shiny, that is when all the water is evaporated. Add the butter and salt, mix. Then finally add the hot water, let it boil. After it starts to boil, turn the heat to the lowest setting. Cover the pan and let it cook for about 15-20 mins. Open the pan and check to see if the rice is cooked completely. If its uncooked, add a little more hot water and cover with the lid. When its done, turn off the heat and let it sit covered for another 10 mins.

note: Adding more butter will make it more tastier.

February 26th, 2006