Chervil Pilaf Rice
From: Titine, Rouyn, Quebec, Canada
Comments: Delicious along with any meat.
Servings: 4
  • 1 1/2 cups [375 mL] long grain rice
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons [22.5 g] margarine
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons [22.5 mL] chopped onion
  • 3/4 teaspoon [3.75 mL] chervil
  • 1/4 teaspoon [1 mL] thyme
  • 1 or 2 bay leaves
  • 2 1/4 cups [560 mL] hot chicken broth
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Preheat oven to 350°F [180°C].
  • Rinse rice under cold running water for a few minutes.
  • Drain; reserve.
  • Melt margarine into a heavy casserole over medium heat.
  • Fry chopped onion into hot margarine for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring often.
  • Mix in chervil, thyme, bay keaf or leaves, and reserved drained rice.
  • Cook uncovered for 2 to 3 minutes stirring often, being careful not to color the rice.
  • Pour in hot chicken broth; salt and pepper.
  • Bring to a boil, over high heat.
  • Cover and transfer into preheated oven, for 30 minutes.
  • Remove bay leaf or leaves.
  • Mix, and serve.