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Potluck Rice Pilaf

By: Annette Rodgers 
"A fun and tasty alternative to potatoes, this savory rice is a popular side dish at gatherings. I especially like its mild soy sauce flavor and flecks of green onion and toasted slivered almonds. -Annette Rodgers, Rosston, Arkansas"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.4 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (35)

Prep Time:
25 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
40 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 20 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter, cubed
  • 4 cups uncooked long grain rice
  • 2 quarts water
  • 2 tablespoons chicken bouillon granules
  • 10 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 2/3 cup soy sauce
  • 1 cup slivered almonds, toasted

Directions

  1. In a Dutch oven, melt butter. Add rice; cook and stir for 3-5 minutes or until lightly browned. Add water and bouillon; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed. Remove from the heat; stir in the onions and soy sauce. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes. Stir in almonds.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 9, 2006 by wat2eat Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I followed the advice of a previous reviewer and used less water. The recipe calls for 2...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 20, 2011 by naples34102 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Excellent! And a nice rice complement for broiled scallops, but...I used ONE-THIRD the amount...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 8, 2008 by MOONNOODLE   view full review
This was great. Everyone loved it. Nice side dish for just a few ingredients. Only thing I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 10, 2007 by CdnBugger   view full review
This was a very good recipe! My family, whom I served this to along with ribs and corn, said...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2008 by Raoulysgirl   view full review
This is a simple way to prepare rice with great flavor! I really didn't need 20 servings...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 17, 2006 by Mrs. Mustin   view full review
This recipe has a great flavor, but next time I will reduce the amount of water.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 20, 2010 by laraine Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This was DELISH!! My husband that usually isn't a rice fan, had seconds! I changed it a bit...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 10, 2009 by Trac689   view full review
The rice was tasty but lacked flavor. All you really tasted was the soy sauce. I will make...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 18, 2007 by Anita B. Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
EXCELLENT! My family loved this rice. I could tell it was a good recipe by the ingredients...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on May 26, 2008 by BEVKN   view full review
Absolutely delicious and simple. I did a half recipe for 8 and had little leftover. Great...

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