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Spicy Peanut and Scallion Pilaf

3.8

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Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 2

Ingredients

1 small garlic clove, minced
1/8 teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes, or to taste
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 cup converted rice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup salted roasted peanuts, chopped
1/4 cup thinly sliced scallion
1 teaspoon fresh lime juice

Preparation

  1. In a small heavy saucepan cook the garlic and the red pepper flakes in the oil over moderately low heat for 1 minute, add the rice, and cook the mixture over moderate heat, stirring, for 1 minute. Stir in 1 cup water and the salt, bring the liquid to a boil, and cook the rice, covered, over low heat for 18 to 20 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed. Fluff the rice with a fork, let it stand, covered, off the heat for 5 minutes, and stir in the peanuts, the scallion, and the lime juice.

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