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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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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Basic Rice Pilaf

  • salt
  • rice
  • green onion
  • parsley
  • olive oil
  • creole seasoning
  • onion
  • shrimp
  • chicken broth
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Kabul-Style Lamb and Rice Pilaf

  • salt
  • raisin
  • black cardamom seed
  • clove
  • black pepper
  • cinnamon
  • cumin
  • lamb shoulder
  • coriander
  • rose water
  • carrot
  • onion
  • basmati rice
  • canola oil
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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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Freekeh Pilaf with Sumac

  • salt
  • olive oil
  • tomato
  • sumac
  • onion
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  • tomato

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
cumin
shallot
chicken stock
cardamom
coriander
bay leaf
mint
quinoa
pea
pistachio
grain white rice
raisin
tomato
vegetable oil
celery
ginger
lemon zest
mushroom
cumin seed
chicken
clove
sugar
oil
rosemary
dill
allspice
apricot
black peppercorn
turmeric
lemon
pecan
white wine
grain rice
chicken thigh
vegetable broth
barley
chive
jasmine rice
butternut squash
saffron
tomato paste
lime juice
feta
cauliflower
cranberry
chickpea
spinach
lamb
leek
sage
chicken breast
rose water
black raisin
orzo pasta
saffron thread
porcini mushroom
coriander seed
bell pepper
angel hair pasta
pine nut
fennel
vegetable
currant
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
millet
creole seasoning
zucchini
asparagus
oregano
jalapeño
broccoli
soy sauce
lentil
barberry
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
zest
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