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Pilafi Me Throumbi Greek Savory Rice

Here's how you make Pilafi Me Throumbi Greek Savory Rice
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  • Servings: 4
  • Prep: 9m
  • Cook: 30m
    • The following recipe serves 4 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 7 ounces dry long grain rice (1 cup)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter, do not substitute
  • 2 tablespoons onions, minced
  • 1/8 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground savory
  • 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon, Goya
  • 2 cups hot water
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Bring oil and butter to high heat.

  • Step 2: Add rice (Deeply browning the rice gives the rice its distinct flavor).

  • Step 3: You must use the butter so it will brown.

  • Step 4: Do not use margarine, it will not work.

  • Step 5: This will take about 5 minutes.

  • Step 6: Add spices, garlic and onion.

  • Step 7: Brown lightly.

  • Step 8: Add water, and rest of ingredients, cover the pot and simmer on low heat until all water is absorbed about 20 minutes.

  • Step 9: Take off heat and leave covered for 5 minutes.

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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