Rice Pilaf

Tags: side-dish, rice

Complete Version

Full recipe with optional additions. Minimum time from start: ~50 minutes

Servings:

Ingredients

185 g long grain white rice
1 whole onion (1/2 to 1 onion)
50 g unsalted butter
50 g orzo
480 ml homemade chicken stock
3 g Diamond Crystal kosher salt (about 1 tsp)
black pepper (to taste)
1 tsp minced fresh herbs (1-3 tsp (parsley, thyme, dill, mint depending on flavor profile))
200 g frozen peas, blanched (optional)
150 g fresh cucumber, grated and salted (optional) (100-200g, use ~0.5% kosher salt by weight of fresh cucumber)

2026 Jan 06 - With Frozen Onions

2026-01-06

Version using frozen ASDA onions and stock cube

Servings:

Ingredients

185 g long grain white rice
frozen ASDA onions (amount not specified - estimate based on taste)
50 g unsalted butter
50 g orzo
480 ml homemade chicken stock
1 whole stock cube
200 g frozen peas, blanched

Steps

Optional: Blanch the peas (if using) and reserve
Rinse rice with water until it runs clear (~30 seconds), cover, and soak for ~10 minutes, then drain through a fine mesh strainer
Melt the butter in a 3-quart saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook 5 minutes, then add the orzo and cook ~5 minutes, add the rice, and cook for ~3 minutes
Add stock, salt, pepper, and increase heat to high. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and cook until liquid is absorbed (~10 minutes)
Optional: Salt cucumber if using
Remove and replace lid after ~3 seconds. Let stand ~10 minutes. Fluff and stir in herbs
Optional: Add in blanched peas and/or patted dry salted cucumber