Pilaf Stuffing With Dates And Pistachios Recipes

PILAF STUFFING WITH DATES AND PISTACHIOS

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, bring the rice, 5 cups broth, and salt to a boil over high heat.
• Decrease heat to low and cover; simmer until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed, about 15 minutes.
• Remove pan from heat and let stand for 5 minutes; transfer to a big bowl.
• In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat; add in scallions; cook/stir until softened, 2-3 minutes.
• Add in dates, pistachios, cumin, oregano, and pepper; stir until very fragrant, about 30 seconds.
• Stir the scallion mixture and parsley into the rice; season with more salt, if needed.
• Transfer to greased casserole; cover with foil and bake in preheated 350° oven for 30 minutes.

RICE PILAF WITH PISTACHIOS AND ALMONDS

Steps:

• Place rice in a bowl in the sink and rinse several times with water, or soak for 30 minutes to an hour. Drain.
• Heat water or stock to a bare simmer in a saucepan or in microwave.
• Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil, butter or ghee in a wide, heavy skillet or saucepan over medium heat and add onion and salt to taste. Cook, stirring, until the onion begins to soften, about 3 minutes, and add rice. Cook, stirring, until the grains of rice are separate, dry and beginning to crackle. Add hot water or stock, rose water and salt to taste and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer 15 minutes, until all of the liquid has been absorbed.
• Uncover rice and place a clean towel over the top of the pan (it should not be touching the rice). Replace lid and allow to sit for 10 minutes, undisturbed.
• Meanwhile, heat remaining tablespoon of oil, butter or ghee over medium heat in a medium frying pan or saucepan and add the nuts. Cook, stirring, until lightly toasted, and add spices and barberries or dried apricots. Continue to cook for another minute, until the spices smell fragrant, and remove from the heat. Immediately scrape over the rice.
• Pile the pilaf onto a platter or into a wide bowl and toss to incorporate the nut and spice mixture. Serve.