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Sesame Pilaf with Ukrainian Twist
A flavorful and aromatic pilaf dish with a hint of Ukrainian spices, topped with toasted sesame seeds.
⏱30 min🍽4 servings📊medium
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Ingredients
- ●1 cup xtra long grain ricepreferably day-old rice
- ●2 tablespoons sesame oilfor toasting sesame seeds
- ●1/4 cup sesame seedstoasted
- ●1 teaspoon ukrainian spices mixavailable in most international stores
- ●2 cups light vegetable brothchicken broth can be used as alternative
- ●1 cup pilafoptional, adds extra texture
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Instructions
- 1
Heat sesame oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
- 2
Add Ukrainian spices mix and sauté for 1 minute, until fragrant.
- 3
Add light vegetable broth and bring to a boil.
- 4
Add xtra long grain rice and stir to coat rice with oil and spices.
- 5
Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes, or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
- 6
Fluff pilaf with a fork, if using.
- 7
Transfer pilaf to a serving platter and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds.
- 8
Serve hot and enjoy!