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azerbaijan pilaf

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Recipe by
Ellen Gwaltney Bales
@Starwriter
Indianapolis, IN

I found this great-sounding recipe on a Russian cooking website and thought it would be a good accompaniment to Baked Chicken, Russian Style. Try it for yourself! Recipe: Ruscuisine.com Photo: www.mydeliciousrecipe.com

(1 rating)
yield 4 -6
prep time 15 Min
cook time 25 Min

Ingredients For azerbaijan pilaf

  • 1/2 c
    blanched almonds
  • 2 Tbsp
    butter
  • 1 c
    unconverted white long-grain rice
  • 2 c
    chicken stock, fresh or canned
  • 1/2 tsp
    white sesame seeds
  • 1/4 tsp
    ground ginger
  • 1/4 tsp
    salt
  • freshly ground black pepper

How To Make azerbaijan pilaf

  • 1
    Spread almonds on a cookie sheet in a single layer and toast in a 350-degree oven for about 5 minutes, watching closely so they don't burn. Set aside.
  • 2
    Melt the butter in a heavy 1-1/2 to 2-quart casserole over moderate heat. Add the rice and stir with a wooden spoon until the rice turns somewhat white and opaque. Stir in the sesame seeds, then pour in the chicken stock, ginger, salt and a few grindings of black pepper.
  • 3
    Stirring constantly, bring to a boil, then cover the casserole tightly and bake in the center of the oven at 350-degrees for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the liquid has all been absorbed and the rice is tender.
  • 4
    Sprinkle the reserved almonds over the rice and serve at once. Try this dish alongside Baked Chicken, Russian Style.
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