Rice & Grains

Cooking Rice | Pilaf Method

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Lesson Goals

Pilaf is one of the four main methods for cooking rice. This method involves sautéing the rice (or grain) in oil or butter, often with aromatics, before any liquid is added. For this reason, pilafs are highly flavorful and, with the addition of proteins, can even be eaten as a hearty meal.

In this lesson, you will learn the key steps for making pilaf, whether it is a side dish or a whole meal.

At the end of this cooking school lesson, you will be able to:

  • describe the pilaf process
  • know the difference between the steaming and pilaf method for cooking rice
  • understand how to make a basic pilaf without a recipe
  • know how to enhance a basic pilaf
  • know how to add proteins to pilaf
  • make side dishes and main meals out of pilaf

Pre-requisites

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Northwest Culinary Academy of Vancouver