Versatile Pilafs

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Course : Pilafs
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 6
 

Ingredients:

2 cups long grain rice
2 teaspoons oil or margarine
4 cups broth or water
1/2 cup any nutmeats or sesame seeds
1 package frozen vegetables or
2 cups fresh chopped vegetables
1 bunch herbs -- as desired
1 teaspoon salt and pepper -- as desired
 

Preparation:

Heat a heavy skillet on medium heat. Add oil and stir with wooden spoon. Add rice and continue stirring for 5 min or until grains are toasted. Add broth or water cover tightly and cook for 45 min. Stir in vegetables nuts etc. and continue cooking for 5 min. Serve. NOTE: Rice pilafs are a method of cooking rice that requires sauteeing of raw grains to add a nutty toasted flavor. Any combination of herbs vegetables nuts and seeds and meats can be used with the rice. Always use a wooden spoon to stir rice to avoid breaking the grains.