Pilaf

Pilaf recipes have been around for centuries, with the earliest known recipe dating back to the 9th century. Pilaf is a rice dish that is cooked in a broth and often includes meat, vegetables, and spices. The dish is believed to have originated in Persia, and it was later adopted by the Turks and Arabs. Pilaf made its way to Europe in the 14th century, and it has been a popular dish ever since. There are many different variations of pilaf, and each culture has its own unique take on the dish. Pilaf is a versatile dish that can be made with different ingredients to suit any taste. Whether you like your pilaf simple or packed with flavor, there is a recipe out there for you.

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Recipes

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Green Rice Pilaf

  • black pepper
  • salt
  • soy sauce
  • lemon zest
  • garlic
  • onion
  • cilantro
  • parsley
  • rice
  • oil
  • chicken stock
  • chive
  • mint
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Sweet Spiced Mushroom and Apricot Pilaf

  • salt
  • onion
  • porcini mushroom
  • oyster mushroom
  • garlic
  • olive oil
  • basmati rice
  • parsley
  • ancho chile
  • chicken
  • cinnamon
  • green onion
  • star anise
  • portobello mushroom
  • apricot
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Spiced Basmati Rice and Sweet Corn Pilaf

  • salt
  • yogurt raita
  • raisin
  • ginger
  • onion
  • black peppercorn
  • coriander seed
  • cumin seed
  • turmeric
  • cashew
  • saffron
  • basmati rice
  • chicken broth
  • cilantro
  • green onion
  • garlic
  • cardamom
  • corn
  • butter
  • clove
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Crispy Green Rice Pilaf

  • pea
  • serrano chile
  • raisin
  • pistachio
  • salt
  • olive oil
  • lime juice
  • white miso
  • green onion
  • feta
  • cilantro
  • white rice
  • sugar snap pea
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Lemon Rice Pilaf

  • water
  • garlic
  • lemon
  • grain white rice
  • oil
  • chicken broth
  • onion
  • dill
  • parsley
  • salt
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Quinoa-Cranberry Pilaf

  • salt
  • cranberry
  • pecan
  • white wine
  • fennel
  • onion
  • water
  • black pepper
  • chicken broth
  • quinoa
  • rosemary
  • olive oil
  • garlic
  • kale
  • rosemary
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Spicy Shrimp Pilaf

  • lime
  • turmeric
  • shrimp
  • basmati rice
  • salt
  • cilantro
  • vegetable oil
  • tomato paste
  • ginger
  • black pepper
  • onion
  • garlic
  • coriander
  • chiles de árbol
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One Skillet Oven Baked Chicken Shawarma and Rice Pilaf

  • cayenne pepper
  • cardamom
  • smoked paprika
  • garlic
  • onion
  • chicken broth
  • grain rice
  • cardamon powder
  • coriander
  • cumin
  • olive oil
  • raisin
  • water
  • cinnamon
  • garlic
  • lemon juice
  • salt
  • chickpea
  • chicken thigh
  • black pepper
  • cilantro
  • parsley
  • yoghurt
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Spinach Rice Pilaf

  • grain rice
  • spinach
  • onion
  • salt
  • vegetable broth
  • dill
  • butter
  • garlic
  • black pepper
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Rice Pilaf

  • salt
  • grain white rice
  • onion
  • black pepper
  • parsley
  • butter
  • chicken broth
  • garlic
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Indian Chicken Pilaf (Pulao)

  • yogurt
  • garlic paste
  • ginger paste
  • ground ​ cumin
  • bay leaf
  • cinnamon
  • coriander
  • lemon juice
  • red chili powder
  • salt
  • ​ garam masala
  • rice
  • onion
  • chicken thigh
  • oil
  • tomato
  • green coriander
  • cumin seed
  • salt
  • chicken stock
  • cardamom
  • black peppercorn
  • clove
  • chicken
  • marinade
  • spice
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Middle Eastern Lamb and Lentil Rice Pilaf

  • rice
  • sugar
  • onion
  • tin lentil
  • water
  • salt
  • chilli powder
  • cinnamon
  • black pepper
  • olive oil
  • coriander
  • garlic
  • cumin powder
  • tomato
  • mince lamb
  • spinach
  • fried asian shallot
  • parsley
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Basmati Rice Pilaf with Peas

  • basmati rice
  • vegetable oil
  • salt
  • black mustard seed
  • onion
  • cinnamon
  • black pepper
  • lime juice
  • simmering water
  • green pea
  • clove
  • cardamom
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Sprouted Brown Rice Pilaf

  • sprouted brown rice
  • chicken broth
  • almond
  • onion
  • carrot
  • cinnamon
  • cumin
  • parsley
  • olive oil
  • garlic
  • parsley
  • salt
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Basmati Rice Pilaf

  • salt
  • fennel seed
  • cinnamon
  • onion
  • black peppercorn
  • basmati rice
  • butter
  • cumin seed
  • bay leaf
  • cardamom
  • water
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Rice Recipes: Jeweled Rice Pilaf

  • lemon juice
  • orange juice
  • green onion
  • parsley
  • pomegranate aril
  • coriander
  • cumin
  • maple syrup
  • salt
  • mint
  • cinnamon
  • olive oil
  • white wine vinegar
  • garlic
  • grain white
  • black pepper
  • chickpea
  • salt
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Fragrant Chickpea Rice Pilaf

  • basmati rice
  • olive oil
  • cumin
  • garam masala
  • water
  • tins chickpea
  • fried shallot
  • cilantro
  • parsley
  • sultana
  • salt
  • black pepper
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Rice Pilaf

  • rice
  • lemon juice
  • butter
  • black pepper
  • chicken broth
  • carrot
  • celery
  • parsley
  • almond
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Red Quinoa and Lentil Pilaf

  • pepper
  • french green lentil
  • vegetable stock
  • cauliflower
  • onion
  • bay leaf
  • carrot
  • celery
  • garlic
  • shallot
  • thyme
  • red quinoa
  • marcona almond
  • parsley
  • coconut oil
  • salt
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Wild Rice Pilaf

  • brown rice rice
  • brussels sprout
  • thyme
  • sweet potato
  • pecan
  • salt
  • parsley
  • water
  • olive oil
  • garlic
  • shallot
  • black pepper
  • cranberry
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Rice Pilaf

  • parsley
  • thyme
  • creole seasoning
  • salt
  • bay leaf
  • onion
  • celery
  • grain white rice
  • green onion
  • black pepper
  • garlic
  • zucchini
  • chicken broth
  • butter
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Basic Rice Pilaf

  • salt
  • rice
  • green onion
  • parsley
  • olive oil
  • creole seasoning
  • onion
  • shrimp
  • chicken broth
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Uyghur Lamb Rice Pilaf

  • onion
  • ginger thumb
  • salt
  • onion
  • jasmine rice
  • lamb
  • chinese wine
  • vegetable oil
  • black peppercorn
  • cumin seed
  • salt
  • carrot
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Butternut Squash Pilaf

  • pepper
  • brown rice
  • tomato paste
  • salt
  • garlic
  • onion
  • fennel frond
  • white wine
  • water
  • cinnamon
  • butternut squash
  • oregano
  • water
  • olive oil
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Fort Rice Pilaf

  • salt
  • black
  • currant
  • olive oil
  • pine nut
  • saffron thread
  • basmati rice
  • bell pepper
  • bell pepper
  • barberry
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Fonio Pilaf with Dates, Carrots, and Peanuts

  • salt
  • peanut
  • cayenne pepper
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  • chicken stock
  • parsley
  • carrot
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Ingredient Breakdown

 
salt
onion
olive oil
garlic
butter
black pepper
parsley
water
chicken broth
basmati rice
cinnamon
carrot
almond
green onion
rice
cilantro
thyme
lemon juice
pepper
shallot
cardamom
cumin
chicken stock
mint
bay leaf
pistachio
grain white rice
pea
coriander
quinoa
vegetable oil
celery
ginger
lemon zest
mushroom
cumin seed
chicken
apricot
raisin
sugar
white wine
oil
rosemary
dill
allspice
black peppercorn
turmeric
clove
tomato
bell pepper
lemon
cranberry
pecan
grain rice
vegetable broth
barley
chive
saffron thread
jasmine rice
butternut squash
saffron
tomato paste
lime juice
feta
pine nut
cauliflower
vegetable
currant
chickpea
chicken thigh
spinach
lamb
leek
millet
asparagus
sage
chicken breast
barberry
rose water
black raisin
orzo pasta
porcini mushroom
coriander seed
angel hair pasta
fennel
zest
lime
shrimp
cayenne pepper
sultana
brown rice
yogurt
green lentil
red wine vinegar
grain white
vegetable stock
grain brown rice
garam masala
green pea
coconut oil
milk
creole seasoning
zucchini
oregano
white
jalapeño
broccoli
soy sauce
lentil
vermicelli
skimmed vegetable
petite pea
spanish onion
oyster mushroom
ancho chile
star anise
portobello mushroom
yogurt raita
cashew
corn
bulgur
beet
goat cheese
caraway seed
beet green
serrano chile
white miso
white rice
sugar snap pea
farro
balsamic vinegar
cherry
cardamom seed
herb
kale
bomba
hard squash
hot chicken broth
chiles de árbol
smoked paprika
cardamon powder
yoghurt
short grain rice
pearl barley
parmesan cheese
garlic paste
ginger paste
ground ​ cumin
red chili powder
​ garam masala
green coriander
marinade
spice
tin lentil
chilli powder
cumin powder
mince lamb
fried asian shallot
brown basmati rice
aleppo pepper
prune
chestnut
lemon peel
green garlic
white pepper
red pepper flake
ghee
tahiniherb sauce
grind bulgur
tahini
grape tomato
honey
black mustard seed
simmering water
sprouted brown rice
yellow bell pepper
ground
fennel seed
garbanzo bean
basil
prosciutto
orange juice
pomegranate aril
maple syrup
white wine vinegar
curry powder
tins chickpea
fried shallot
french green lentil
red quinoa
marcona almond
crème fraîche
semolina
almond extract
cucumber
powdered ginger
chili powder
ground cumin
greek yogurt
white wheat berry
crimini mushroom
maitake mushroom
shiitake mushroom
brown rice rice
brussels sprout
sweet potato
olive
brown onion
artichoke heart
juice
buttermilk
coconut flake
kabocha squash
apple cider vinegar
virgin coconut oil
tamari
turmeric powder
cups water
ginger thumb
chinese wine
fennel frond
black
peanut
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canola oil
orange peel
wheat berry

Insights

Correlated with Lower Ratings

  • chicken broth

Correlated with Higher Ratings

  • bay leaf

Staple Ingredients

  • salt 46%
  • onion 31%
  • olive oil 25%
  • garlic 23%
  • black pepper 20%
  • butter 19%

Common Ingredients

  • parsley 17%
  • basmati rice 14%
  • chicken broth 14%
  • water 14%
  • cinnamon 11%

Usual Ingredients

  • almond 8%
  • carrot 8%
  • rice 8%
  • cilantro 7%
  • green onion 7%
  • lemon juice 7%
  • thyme 7%
  • bay leaf 5%
  • cardamom 5%
  • cumin 5%
  • pepper 5%
  • chicken stock 5%
  • coriander 5%
  • mint 5%
  • pea 5% See More
  • shallot 5%
  • celery 4%
  • grain white rice 4%
  • vegetable oil 4%
  • chicken 3%
  • cumin seed 3%
  • ginger 3%
  • lemon zest 3%
  • mushroom 3%
  • pistachio 3%
  • quinoa 3%
  • raisin 3%
  • vegetable broth 3%