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Arroz De Sabato (Sabbath Rice Pilav with Saffron)

A home-style Arroz De Sabato (Sabbath Rice Pilav with Saffron) made with Long Grain White Or Brown Rice, Olive Oil, Salt, and Chicken Stock Or Vegetable Stock. Add it to your meal plan and shop the whole list in one go.

Illustrative photo

Ingredients

• 2 cup
• 3 tbsp
• 1 tsp
• 4 cup

Method (preview)

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   Servings: 6 - 8

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   Cook as directed.

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   The bay leaf will be resting on top of the rice at the end of cooking.

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   Remove and discard it before serving.

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   Serve as a side dish with a meat, fish, or vegetarian entree.

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   1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

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   If using white rice, place the rice in a colander and rinse it in the sink in cold water until the water runs clear.

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   Allow the rice to drain and dry for 20 minutes.

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   If using brown rice, skip this step.

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    Over medium heat, heat the olive oil in a casserole with a tight fitting lid.

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    Saute the rice in the oil until it starts to brown.

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    Sprinkle the salt over the rice and pour in the stock.

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    Cover tightly and place in the oven.

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    Bake for 35-40 minutes (white rice) to 1 hour (brown rice).

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    When the pilaf is done, all of the liquid will have been absorbed.

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    A lovely aroma will fill the room when you open the lid of the pot.

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    Serve immediately as a side dish with a meat, fish or vegetarian entree.

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    Posted to JEWISH-FOOD digest V97 #316 by Jeff Freedman