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Rice / Pilaf

Updated: Mar 26, 2021

There are two main types of pilaf/rice that we make in my household. One is bulgur pilaf and the other is white rice. Pilaf is meant to be a side that pairs with a main dish.

 
Plated Bulgur Pilaf

Bulgur Pilaf


Servings: roughly 8

Serving Size: 1/2 cup

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 25-30 minutes






Ingredients:

  • 2 tablespoons of sweet/unsalted butter

  • A handful of thin egg noodles

  • 1 cup of #3 bulgur (cracked wheat)

  • 2 cups of chicken broth

  • ½ teaspoon of salt

  • 3-4 grinds of fresh black pepper

Price for buying ingredients from scratch: $11.85

Cost of recipe: $2.65

Cost per serving: $0.33



Instructions:

  • Take a handful of thin egg noodles and place them in a pot.

Egg noodles prior to browning
  • Cut the butter into slices and add them to the pot.

  • Put on high heat-- melt the butter and brown the noodles until golden/light brown.

  • Add about half a teaspoon of salt into the noodle and butter mixture.

  • Once the noodles are browned, dump the bulgur into the pot and toss around to coat in butter.

  • Pour two cups of chicken broth into the pot.

  • Add 3-4 grinds of fresh black pepper.

  • Bring to a small rolling boil.

  • Cover with a lid and cook for 25-30 minutes. Do not open the lid during this time.

  • After cooking is done, leave it to rest for a bit.

  • Before serving, toss/stir the bulgur.

Finished Product

Notes:

  • To make this vegetarian, substitute the chicken broth with vegetable broth. Any broth of your choice will be fine.

  • This recipe has a 1:2 ratio of bulgur to broth. You can choose your favorite regular sized cup or coffee mug and use that as your measuring utensil.

  • The number associated with bulgur corresponds with the coarseness of the grain. #3 bulgur is coarse, or medium coarse.

  • Bulgur pilaf goes well with saucy dishes since it is absorbent.

 

White Rice / Pilaf

Plated White Pilaf


This uses the exact same instructions/method that bulgur pilaf does except for one substitution. Instead of using bulgur, use your favorite long-grain rice. My family prefers Uncle Ben’s original long-grain rice.


Finished Product
 

Footprinting:

Note that this is specifically for bulgur pilaf.


Carbon Footprint of Recipe: 1.33kg (2.93 lb) CO2e

Carbon Footprint Per Serving: 166.25g (0.37 lb) CO2e


Water Footprint of Recipe: 225.5 gallons

Water Footprint Per Serving: 28.2 gallons

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