Fragrant Jasmine Rice Pilaf

Serves: 5

Ewell Douglas

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

51

Spice

54

Sweetness

55

Sourness

43

mins

Prep time (avg)

5.8

Difficulty

Ingredients:

2 tbsps

Unsalted Butter

1 tsp

Cumin Seed

1 tsp

Kosher Salt

2 cups

Jasmine Rice

Directions:

1

Heat the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat

2

Add the shallots, cumin and salt

3

Cook, stirring, until the shallots are tender, 2 to 3 minutes

4

Stir in the rice until the grains are well coated with the buttery shallot mixture

5

Add the broth, orange zest and cinnamon stick

6

Bring to a boil, cover and reduce the heat to medium-low

7

Cook until all the liquid has been absorbed and the rice is tender, about 15 minutes

8

Remove from the heat and let stand for 5 minutes

9

Fluff with a fork, discarding the zest and cinnamon stick

10

Transfer to a serving dish and sprinkle with the cashews and scallions