Name: Jasmine Rice Pilaf with Mustard Seeds
Yield: Makes 2 servings
Ingredients: 1 shallot, sliced thin; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 1/2 teaspoons mustard seeds; 1/2 cup jasmine or long-grain white rice; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 cup water; 1/4 cup thinly sliced scallion greens

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Recipe information

Yield
Makes 2 servings

Ingredients

1 shallot, sliced thin

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 1/2 teaspoons mustard seeds

1/2 cup jasmine or long-grain white rice

1 teaspoon salt

1 cup water

1/4 cup thinly sliced scallion greens

Preparation

In a 1 1/2-quart heavy saucepan cook shallot in oil over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until softened. Add mustard seeds and cook, stirring occasionally, 1 minute. Stir in rice, salt, and water and bring to a boil. Stir rice once and cook, covered, over very low heat 15 minutes. Remove pan from heat and let pilaf stand, covered, 5 minutes. Fluff pilaf with a fork and stir in scallions.

TagsPilaf Jasmine Rice Rice Rice & Grains Shallot Vegetable Scallion Onion Root Vegetable Side Dinner Dairy Free Gluten Free Vegan Vegetarian Quick 5 Ingredients or Fewer Easy Simmer Gourmet

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