Fragrant Pilaf Food

FRAGRANT MILLET PILAF

Steps:

• In a heavy saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and saute for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
• Mix the millet, coriander and cinnamon into the saucepan; saute for another minute or two, stirring constantly. Stir in the saffron threads, salt, pepper, and water. Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat, then cover the pan, and simmer for 30 minutes.
• While the millet simmers, prepare the tofu: Cut the tofu into small cubes about the size of peas. Place the tofu in a saucepan, and cover it with the white wine. Add the shallots and the garlic. Place the pan over medium-high heat until the wine comes to a simmer, then turn the heat to low. Simmer the tofu for 10 minutes or until the wine is reduced by half.
• When the millet has simmered for 30 minutes, add it and it's cooking liquid to the tofu. Mix in the corn and the orange rind. Stir well, then cover the pan and continue cooking for 5 minutes.
• Stir the tomatoes into the millet. Season with salt and pepper, then spoon the millet pilaf onto plates. Garnish with the chopped green onions and serve.

FRAGRANT BULGUR PILAF (MOOSEWOOD)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 300 degrees.
• In an ovenproof skillet large enough to contain all the ingredients, saute the onion, carrot, and pepper in the oil.
• When the onion and carrot have just softened, add the bulgur and saute for a minute or two, stirring constantly to prevent scorching.
• Add all of the rest of the ingredients and bring to a boil.
• Cover and bake for 20 minutes until all the liquid is absorbed.
• Served topped with crumbled feta cheese, if desired.

FRAGRANT RICE PILAF

Steps:

• Combine cumin, saffron and salt; set aside.
• Heat butter and oil in a pot over low heat then add the onions and wilt, stirring for 5 minutes.
• Add garlic and carrots; cook 5 minutes more, sprinkling with the spice mixture.
• Add the rice and cook for 1 minute, stirring to mix well.
• Add the broth and cherries.
• Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer and cook, covered, until all the liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
• Fluff rice with a fork and serve hot.

FRAGRANT RICE PILAF

Steps:

• 1. Combine the cumin, saffron and salt. Set aside.
• 2. Heat the butter and oil in a pot over low heat. Add the onion and wilt, stirring, for 5 minutes. Add garlic and carrots; cook 5 minutes more, sprinkling with the spice mixture.
• 3. Add the rice and cook for 1 minute, stirring to mix well. Add the broth and cherries. Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce the heat to a simmer and cook, covered, until all the liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes. Fluff the rice with a fork. Serve hot.