black rice pilaf

Black Rice Pilaf

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Black Rice Pilaf

This pilaf is hearty, healthy and provides striking visual contrast when served next to a wide variety of proteins, from chicken, beef or game meats to fish or roasted vegetables.

INGREDIENTS
  • ½ cup finely minced Fennel Bulb
  • 1/2 cup finely minced Onion
  • 1 tbsp Unsalted Butter
  • ¾ cup Chinese Black Rice
  • 1 sprig Fresh Thyme
  • 1 ½ cups Stock (Vegetable or Chicken) or Water
  • 4 tbsp chopped Fresh Chives

DIRECTIONS

1

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.

2

Melt the butter in a deep, oven-safe pot with the fennel bulb & onion.
3

Saute the vegetables until they soften & turn translucent.
4

Add the thyme sprig, rice, and stock or water. Bring the liquid to a boil, then cover the pot and move it to the oven.
5

Roast for 18-20 minutes, until the rice is tender.
6

Remove the cooked rice from the oven, stir in the chives & serve.

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