Pilafi Me Throumbi (Greek Savory Rice)

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⏱ 30 mins 🍽 4 serving(s) 🏷 Greek

This classic Greek rice dish, known as Pilafi Me Throumbi, is a flavourful and aromatic side. The key is browning the rice in butter and olive oil with onion and garlic, which creates its distinct taste. Simmered with chicken bouillon, paprika, and herbs like parsley and savory, it cooks into a perfectly tender pilaf. It's a straightforward, one-pot recipe that comes together in about half an hour, making it an ideal accompaniment to many meals.

Pilafi Me Throumbi (Greek Savory Rice)

Ingredients

  • 1 cup long grain rice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter (do not substitute)
  • 2 tablespoons minced onions
  • 1 minced garlic clove
  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground savory
  • 1 goya chicken bouillon
  • 2 cups hot water

Method

  1. Cook the rice, onion and garlic in the olive oil and butter until browned.
  2. Achieving a deep colour on the rice is essential for its characteristic flavour.
  3. Butter is required here to achieve the proper browning effect.
  4. Margarine is not a suitable substitute for this step.
  5. Allow approximately 5 minutes for this browning process.
  6. Pour in the hot water and the remaining ingredients, then cover the pot and let it simmer until the liquid is fully absorbed, which takes about 20 minutes.

Nutrition (per serving)

Sodium275200 mg

Recipe details

CategoryGreek
AuthorAnthony Gougoutris