tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173052990851751381.post3233633426051718699..comments2024-03-18T06:57:55.423-04:00Comments on Food Wishes Video Recipes: Classic Rice Pilaf and Little White LiesChef Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15030125427840815038noreply@blogger.comBlogger61125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173052990851751381.post-26479728325737700722019-10-06T18:59:38.946-04:002019-10-06T18:59:38.946-04:00I just made this along with your salmon cakes reci...I just made this along with your salmon cakes recipe and topped it all off with sauteed mushrooms in a creme fraiche sauce(your recipe too!) And it was delicious!<br />Every grain was separated and evenly cooked and my mouth is watering now just typing about it!<br />One deviation I made was that once the oil/butter/onion mixture was done cooking g, I stirred the rice in the same skillet, then I scooped it all out into the baking dish. Still turned out great! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12249530609058497944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173052990851751381.post-9216615881140670242017-03-01T19:11:48.922-05:002017-03-01T19:11:48.922-05:00Made this twice now, full proof and excellent, Tha...Made this twice now, full proof and excellent, Thanks Chef JohnCheriohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14470490793556941006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173052990851751381.post-24019646074281800082015-10-10T22:29:31.196-04:002015-10-10T22:29:31.196-04:00Hey here's a fun tip: instead of saffron try u...Hey here's a fun tip: instead of saffron try using a small packet of Goya Sauzon. It's Latino comfort and cheap, too.Chris K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12297446657314042486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173052990851751381.post-51769018214379895922015-01-16T22:23:32.076-05:002015-01-16T22:23:32.076-05:00Any suggestions on a good brand of rice? I had us...Any suggestions on a good brand of rice? I had used Riceland© Rice.PerhapsTodayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08481346260713590969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173052990851751381.post-20132108004303492912015-01-09T13:20:47.606-05:002015-01-09T13:20:47.606-05:00CHEF John, PLEASE HELP! I made this rice pilaf an...CHEF John, PLEASE HELP! I made this rice pilaf and it was delicious but I had to cook over an hour. I followed recipe and even went back to double check. I even used super thick tin foil made for grilling. Did not peek. When I opened there were puddles of chicken broth and the rice was hard. What could I be doing wrong? DO YOU USE SOME SPECIAL TYPE OF RICE? It was so good I want to make it again. All the rest of my dinner was ready based on projected time so not sure how to plan for next time if I don't know when it will be done. LOVE your recipes!!! Thank you for your helpful videos too.PerhapsTodayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08481346260713590969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173052990851751381.post-68815699870054248872014-12-29T15:09:11.838-05:002014-12-29T15:09:11.838-05:00What about low fat version of this recipe, if all ...What about low fat version of this recipe, if all possible, because it's like you said, it's not fat free and high in salt/cholesterol. I stick to basic white rice cooked like over in Japan, all I eat when it comes to rice.marlaehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18182726783026007090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173052990851751381.post-4852339521323257082014-08-07T23:13:17.548-04:002014-08-07T23:13:17.548-04:00You may be over-thinking this. For this recipe at...You may be over-thinking this. For this recipe at least, literally half of any yellow onion you'd find in the grocery store would work perfectly. Chef Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15030125427840815038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173052990851751381.post-6959865424635603322014-08-07T19:52:22.167-04:002014-08-07T19:52:22.167-04:00You advise 1/2 yellow onion. What is the size of ...You advise 1/2 yellow onion. What is the size of a yellow onion? Depending on the vendor and the season, yellow onions can greatly vary in size, at least. in my local grocery stores. I prefer precise measurements (i.e. cups and/or spoons) at least for my first initial attempt to emulate your recipes. I'll make my own adjustments later. This onion issue seems to pervade a large number of recipes I have seen in print or in video. Any solution aside from replying with a snide or wise-ass comment?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05110553495605818928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173052990851751381.post-68846966999817292132014-06-08T10:39:59.760-04:002014-06-08T10:39:59.760-04:00Thanks for the comment Chef John. Oke then, i will...Thanks for the comment Chef John. Oke then, i will try to combine olive oil with a little bit of butter. I hope it works out!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01998061378260871591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173052990851751381.post-50512673899846868222014-06-05T20:08:37.046-04:002014-06-05T20:08:37.046-04:00You can use olive oil, but a little bit of butter ...You can use olive oil, but a little bit of butter is not unhealthy at all.Chef Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15030125427840815038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173052990851751381.post-85929952695235945162014-06-05T17:04:23.937-04:002014-06-05T17:04:23.937-04:00I just want to ask if there is a alternative for b...I just want to ask if there is a alternative for butter, which makes it more healthy to eat maybe? Im impressed by youre videos on youtube. Thumbs up!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01998061378260871591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173052990851751381.post-44881202383235392832014-02-14T09:22:22.131-05:002014-02-14T09:22:22.131-05:00I followed your recipe but used brown rice instead...I followed your recipe but used brown rice instead and precooked it for about 20 mins on the stove with a little chicken bouillon since brown rice takes longer to cook. I then added that to my sautéed golden onions cooked in coconut oil instead of butter or olive oil (a healthier version). The coconut flavor cooks out so what you're left with is a fleeting aroma of it. <br /><br />Afterwards I added the other spices and fluffed it with a large serving fork. The key is to *fluff* really gently.<br /><br />It turned out really well. My sixteen year old daughter called it **Spectacular**. That was quite a compliment since she has great culinary skills as well.<br /><br />My family thanks you! :) Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04669835361641561428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173052990851751381.post-82166750407163333122013-10-30T10:18:12.780-04:002013-10-30T10:18:12.780-04:00Chef John you are hysterical ....the "word on...Chef John you are hysterical ....the "word on the street is that you stink at making rice" comment..I was laughing so hard, that I missed some of your rice demo, had to replay, and it happened again....you really make me laugh with all you're side commentary...oh my GOSH...sooo funny.ddranchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12858165631616183243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173052990851751381.post-56430277130819276732013-03-09T18:55:43.179-05:002013-03-09T18:55:43.179-05:00Hello Chef John!
I followed the recipe to the mil...Hello Chef John!<br /><br />I followed the recipe to the miligram, but the rice came out undercooked :( so I added 1 more cup of stock, back in the oven for 10 min, then 10 min rest and it was<br />Awesome<br />:D Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02465462659795977546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173052990851751381.post-88568994255714474692013-01-22T11:57:54.895-05:002013-01-22T11:57:54.895-05:00You asked about THIS recipe! This recipe is 1 1/2 ...You asked about THIS recipe! This recipe is 1 1/2 to 1 ratio. Of course there are hundreds of rice recipes with all kinds of proportions. Not sure why you were even asking if you weren't using this one. But glad you liked it. Chef Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15030125427840815038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173052990851751381.post-49882654074715239972013-01-22T02:40:49.561-05:002013-01-22T02:40:49.561-05:00With all due respect Chef John allow me to explain...With all due respect Chef John allow me to explain. <br /><br />On sat on PBS if you know is the weekly show Simply Ming and the show was about rice pilaf baked in the oven as well and on the show he used 4 cups water. And I just used the same method before I saw your response and it came out fine.<br /><br />But rather than put in the oven, after I sauteed everything with Ming's recipe which include shallots, garlic, ginger, bay leaf and tbls of gram Marsala I put it in my Yojirushi rice cooker because I wanted to take the easy route and it came out fine. <br />Mr andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14815809010414854227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173052990851751381.post-78154510129266626192013-01-20T19:47:01.109-05:002013-01-20T19:47:01.109-05:00No!! That's too much water for this method!No!! That's too much water for this method! Chef Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15030125427840815038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173052990851751381.post-50874737017240829762013-01-20T15:35:38.196-05:002013-01-20T15:35:38.196-05:00Great recipe but isn't the proper ratio is 1 r...Great recipe but isn't the proper ratio is 1 rice to 2 cups water?<br /><br />So in this recipe Chef John used 2 cups rice which means 4 cups water/stock. Mr andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14815809010414854227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173052990851751381.post-88812463607620778642012-11-06T12:52:09.545-05:002012-11-06T12:52:09.545-05:00I used to always cook 2 cups of rice, Why? because...I used to always cook 2 cups of rice, Why? because the liquid ratio is easy with 2 cups of rice. Then I decided to experiment. For my household, I use 1:1 rice to liquid ratio for "cooked" firm rice (great for fried rice) or 1:1.25 for softer rice. Always coat (sautee) the rice with ghee before adding liquid. I use foil WITH the pan lid making sure that no steam escapes.1Bigg_ERhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06865506761171431428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173052990851751381.post-89066652607274165802012-10-22T22:34:40.216-04:002012-10-22T22:34:40.216-04:00It's just hot pepper, so use it or not, doesn&...It's just hot pepper, so use it or not, doesn't matter. Of course it tastes difference with (otherwise I wouldn't bother), but perfectly fine without! Chef Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15030125427840815038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173052990851751381.post-67740788404717568842012-10-22T17:39:26.861-04:002012-10-22T17:39:26.861-04:00Hi Chef John!
I love your blog! Every time I make...Hi Chef John!<br /><br />I love your blog! Every time I make something using your recipes my family loves it =)<br /><br />Question about this recipe... what if I don't have cayenne? Will it taste the same without it, or can I replace it with something else?<br /><br />Thanks!!<br />NesNesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173052990851751381.post-67949027467309533132012-08-12T19:44:29.481-04:002012-08-12T19:44:29.481-04:00Absolutely fail proof! It turned out very nice. I&...Absolutely fail proof! It turned out very nice. I've never been sucessful cooking long grain rice. Thanks and keep doing what you do.Maynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173052990851751381.post-28550001612467911892012-08-12T18:35:16.209-04:002012-08-12T18:35:16.209-04:00Hi Chef
It seems you missed the "pinch of ca...Hi Chef<br /><br />It seems you missed the "pinch of cayenne" in your written recipe. It really does add to the flavor. Great recipe!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173052990851751381.post-37326782030476125672012-08-12T18:23:30.945-04:002012-08-12T18:23:30.945-04:00Halved the recipe and turned out perfect!! Thank y...Halved the recipe and turned out perfect!! Thank you so much...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173052990851751381.post-83503157804510958462012-07-25T20:56:51.435-04:002012-07-25T20:56:51.435-04:00Trying this out with brown rice and veggie stock (...Trying this out with brown rice and veggie stock (since I'm vegetarian) and also added some garlic in with the onion. Cooking it at 375 for 1 hour. Hopefully it works!Caseynoreply@blogger.com