Rice Pilaff

 Rice Pilaff is quite similar to Chinese fried rice

Melt 1 Tbsp. butter in a casserole and in it brown lightly 1 small onion, finely diced. Add 1 cup uncooked rice and stir for a minute or two, until the grains of rice are coated with butter. Add two cups boiling chicken stock and 1 tsp. salt and cover the casserole tightly. Bake the rice in a moderate oven (350F.) about 30 minutes, or until the grains are tender, stirring it occasionally and adding a little chicken stock if necessary. Or cook the rice over direct heat, in a tightly covered pan, for about 25 minutes. Remove the rice to a serving dish, add 1 Tbsp. butter, and toss with a fork to separate the grains. If desired, you can add almost any cooked meat or vegetables
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