A deeply fragrant rice pilaf inspired by the warm spices of pho. Toasted basmati, homemade broth, fish sauce, and whole spices make this a simple but especially good side dish for winter meals.
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Yields4 ServingsPrep Time10 minsCook Time20 minsTotal Time30 mins
Ingredients
2tbspoil
1cupBasmati rice
1small onion
3clovesgarlic, minced
2cupsbroth, any kind
1tspanise seed
1stickcinnamon
1dashfish sauce
1tbspcooking wine to deglaze
Salt, to taste
Directions
1
Heat 1 tablespoon of oil over medium heat in a cast iron skillet or pot. If using an Instant Pot, use the sauté setting. Add the garlic and onion and cook for 60 to 90 seconds, until fragrant.
2
Add the remaining oil and the rice. Stir to coat, then toast for 4 to 5 minutes, until the rice is translucent and very fragrant.
3
Add the whole spices and fish sauce and stir to combine.
4
Pour in the cooking wine and scrape up anything stuck to the bottom.
5
Add the broth. I usually use the finger method here rather than measuring exactly: the broth should cover the rice by about one knuckle on your pointer finger.
6
Fluff right away and serve.
7
Cook rice as you normally would. For the Instant Pot, use the rice setting. For the stovetop, bring to a boil, stir once, reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for about 20 minutes.
DifficultyBeginner
Ingredients
2tbspoil
1cupBasmati rice
1small onion
3clovesgarlic, minced
2cupsbroth, any kind
1tspanise seed
1stickcinnamon
1dashfish sauce
1tbspcooking wine to deglaze
Salt, to taste
Directions
1
Heat 1 tablespoon of oil over medium heat in a cast iron skillet or pot. If using an Instant Pot, use the sauté setting. Add the garlic and onion and cook for 60 to 90 seconds, until fragrant.
2
Add the remaining oil and the rice. Stir to coat, then toast for 4 to 5 minutes, until the rice is translucent and very fragrant.
3
Add the whole spices and fish sauce and stir to combine.
4
Pour in the cooking wine and scrape up anything stuck to the bottom.
5
Add the broth. I usually use the finger method here rather than measuring exactly: the broth should cover the rice by about one knuckle on your pointer finger.
6
Fluff right away and serve.
7
Cook rice as you normally would. For the Instant Pot, use the rice setting. For the stovetop, bring to a boil, stir once, reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for about 20 minutes.
