pilaf
Broth-cooked grain dish
Pilaf is a rice dish in which the grains are first browned in oil or butter, then cooked in seasoned broth.
The technique keeps grains separate rather than sticky.
Pilaf often includes meat, vegetables, or dried fruits, and appears across Middle Eastern, Central Asian, and South Asian cuisines.
Also spelled pilau or pilaw.
Staple cereal grain
- basmatiAromatic long-grain variety
- jasmineAromatic climbing plant
- bulgurDried cracked wheat kernels
- quinoaEdible seed from Andes
barley · farro · couscous · millet · freekeh · orzo · vermicelli · long-grain
Crocus-derived golden spice
- cuminGround aromatic seed
- cardamomAromatic seed pod spice
- cinnamonAromatic bark spice
- turmericYellow rhizome spice
coriander · cloves · bayleaf · allspice · nutmeg · ginger · fenugreek · peppercorn
Pungent layered cooking bulbs
- garlicPungent culinary bulb
- butterSolid fat from cream
- gheeButter with milk removed
- stockGoods kept for sale
broth · almonds · raisins · pine nuts · chickpeas · lamb · chicken · carrots
Spiced layered rice dish
- paellaSaffron rice with shellfish
- risottoCreamy Italian grain dish
- jambalayaSpicy Louisiana rice dish
- arroz con polloHispanic chicken-and-grain dish
Elaborate ceremonial meal
- celebrationFestive event marking occasion
- banquetFormal celebratory meal
- weddingMarriage rite and feast
- holidayDay of rest
gathering · hospitality · communal · centerpiece · special occasion · festive · family meal · ceremony
Of Anatolia's republic
- PersianOf or from Iran
- IndianPerson from either continent
- AfghanFrom Kabul's nation
- UzbekCentral Asian Turkic speaker
Central Asian · Middle Eastern · Mediterranean · Armenian · Azerbaijani · Lebanese · Greek · Russian
rice
Staple cereal grain
quinoa · barley · farro · couscous · millet · freekeh · orzo · vermicelli · long-grain · spelt
saffron
Crocus-derived golden spice
turmeric · coriander · cloves · bayleaf · allspice · nutmeg · ginger · fenugreek · peppercorn · fennel
onions
Pungent layered cooking bulbs
stock · broth · almonds · raisins · pine nuts · chickpeas · lamb · chicken · carrots · dried fruit
biryani
Spiced layered rice dish
feast
Elaborate ceremonial meal
- celebrationFestive event marking occasion
- banquetFormal celebratory meal
- weddingMarriage rite and feast
holiday · gathering · hospitality · communal · centerpiece · special occasion · festive · family meal · ceremony · Nowruz
Turkish
Of Anatolia's republic
Uzbek · Central Asian · Middle Eastern · Mediterranean · Armenian · Azerbaijani · Lebanese · Greek · Russian · Pakistani
sauté
Cook quickly in fat
fluff · absorption · parcook · layer · soak · rest · covered · low heat · fork · tender
- Turkic-AnatolianAnatolia, Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir, Cappadocia
- carbsflour, pasta, rice, bread, oatmeal
- Indian cuisinegaram masala, turmeric powder, cumin, coriander, ghee
- Mediterranean foodolive tapenade, olives, tzatziki, hummus, pita
- mixed dishesstew, casserole, stir fry, fried rice, jambalaya
- rice dishessteamed rice, basmati rice, fried rice, biryani, congee
pilafplain rice
Unseasoned cooked grain
white rice · steamed rice · congee · rice porridge · boiled potatoes
- rice pilafGrain sautéed then simmered
- pilau riceSpiced, cooked grain dish
- wild rice pilafCooked grain side dish