Orange Pilaf

Submitted by keen5

"This is great served hot with lamb, poultry or game birds."

 

• Ready In: 50mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 1⁄4 cup butter
• 1⁄2 cup chopped celery
• 1⁄4 cup chopped green onion
• 1 cup raw long-grain rice
• 1 cup orange juice
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 orange, peeled and cut into small pieces
• 1⁄4 cup slivered almonds

directions

1. In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, cook celery and green onions in butter until tender, about 4 to 5 minutes.
2. Add the rice and brown lightly, stirring frequently, for another 4 to 5 minutes.
3. Add orange juice, salt and 1 cup water, heat to boiling.
4. Cover and reduce heat, simmering the rice for 25 minutes until it is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
5. Gently stir in the orange pieces and almonds.

Reviews

[Charishma_Ramchandani]

This is a wonderful pilaf recipe. I made this for a family friend who is coming over with his family to celebrate his 40th birthday in my house today. I used Sunflower cooking oil as a substitute for butter. I used an additional 3/4th cup of water as well. I garnished this with some chopped green onions and some raisins. This rice is very impressive and pretty when served on a bed of Iceberg lettuce. Thanks for this recipe!