Armenian Pilaf Rice
Servings: 4
IngredientsPreparation
  • 4 cups [1 L] long grain rice
  • 1 pound [454 g] butter
  • 1 [12-ounce / 340-g] package fine egg noodles
  • 5 [15 1/2-ounce / 440-mL] each cans chicken broth
  • Preheat oven to 350°F [180°C].
  • Rinse rice many times under cold running water, until starch is gone.
  • Bring chicken broth to a boil.
  • Into large casserole on top of stove, melt 1 to 1 1/2 cubes butter; brown egg noodles stirring, until light to medium brown.
  • Add rice; cook stirring for 1 to 2 minutes more.
  • Pour in boiling chicken broth and cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Add 1 cube butter, cover and transfer into preheated oven for 10 minutes.
  • Lower oven temperature to 200°F [93°C].
  • Add remaining butter stirring a little but not too much, as rice may get mushy.
  • Cover and transfer back into oven.
  • Cook for approximately 20 minutes, until done, before serving.