CAMARGUE (FRENCH RED) RICE PILAF

by Frank Raasch August 29, 2020

This striking, brick-red rice pilaf perks up any plate with its lovely color and nutty flavor, but is an especially complimentary side to roasted pork and chicken.

Prep time: 5 min

Cook time: 55 min

Total time: 60 min

INGREDIENTS

Makes 6 servings

2 Cups Broth Or Stock
1 Semi Select Bay Leaves, tied in cheesecloth
2 Thyme Sprigs
5 Black Peppercorns
2 Tablespoons Butter
1 Cup Camargue Rice, rinsed
1/2 Cup Onion, diced
1/4 Teaspoon Kosher Sea Salt Flakes
1/8 Ground Black Peppercorns

DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 300ºF.
Bring stock to boil in medium saucepan. Reduce heat to low to maintain a simmer. Wrap thyme, bay leaf and peppercorns in kitchen cloth or coffee filter and tie with string, then add to simmering stock.
Heat butter in large oven-safe pan, and add onion. Cook, stirring, until onion looks translucent. Add rinsed Camargue (French Red) Rice, and cook, stirring, until grains are opaque.
Add salt, black pepper and hot broth. Remove herb sachet.
Cover tightly, transfer to oven and bake until rice is cooked through. Fluff with fork before serving.