Cilantro Rice Pilaf with Jalapeño

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Appears in Cook's Country June/July 2016

Plain rice has its place at the table. But we’d rather invite something more interesting.

SERVES 4 to 6

TIME 55 minutes

Cilantro Rice Pilaf with Jalapeño

WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS

Rather than stick to the standard ratio of two parts liquid to one part rice, we discovered that slightly less liquid produced a perfect pilaf with fluffy grains. Sautéing the rice in a little butter added more flavor than oil, and replacin...

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