How To Make Rice Pilaf - Simple Rice Pilaf Recipe | Hilah Cooking Ep 26

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil reduces saturated fat while adding flavor.

peas

🥗Healthier: green beans

💰Cheaper: frozen peas

Frozen peas are often less expensive and convenient.

Chop up onion, celery, and garlic for the pilaf.

Turn on the stove and heat a skillet.

Add 1 teaspoon of butter and 1 teaspoon of olive oil to the skillet.

Add the chopped vegetables to the skillet and sauté for about 1 minute until softened, without browning.

Add 1 bay leaf to the skillet and mix it around.

Measure 1 cup of jasmine rice and add it to the skillet, stirring to coat the rice in oil.

Add a little salt and black pepper to the rice.

Pour water into the skillet and stir gently, then cover with a lid.

Turn the heat down to low and let it cook for about 20 minutes until all the water is absorbed.

After 20 minutes, turn off the heat and let the rice sit for another 5 minutes to firm up the grains.

Add toasted almonds to the rice and toss to combine.

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