Pilafi (Greek lemon rice)

(from sihayared’s recipe box)

this is adapted from Ali’s Yaya’s recipe

Source: RecipeThing user marvelgirl

Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
Serves 4 people

Categories: rice

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 cup long grain white rice
  • 1/4 onion, finely chopped
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • juice and zest of one lemon

Directions

  1. heat olive oil and butter in saucepan over medium heat.

  2. cook onion, garlic and rice for 3-5 minutes until onion is soft and rice is completely coated in butter/oil.

  3. stir in black pepper, lemon zest and chicken broth.

  4. bring to a boil.

  5. turn down heat and let simmer for 15 minutes covered.

  6. when rice is fully cooked take off heat and add lemon juice.

  7. serve as is or add a touch more butter and pepper.

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