pilaf

[ pi-lahf, pee-lahf ]

noun

1. a Middle Eastern dish consisting of sautéed, seasoned rice steamed in bouillon, sometimes with poultry, meat or shellfish.
2. rice cooked in a meat or poultry broth.

Word History and Origins

Origin of pilaf¹

1925–30; < Turkish pilâv < Persian pilāw

Example Sentences

This is plov, a hearty pilaf that is the national food.

From Washington Times

Serve with warmed pita bread or a rice or orzo pilaf.

From Washington Times

Here are two entry-level examples: using citrus zest and juice in a salad dressing; and cooking scallion whites into a rice pilaf and then garnishing the finished dish with scallion greens.

From Washington Times

Do you want linguini, potato, rice pilaf or veggies?

From Los Angeles Times

Serve it with a grain or rice pilaf, crusty bread or over polenta.

From Washington Times

Related Words

• brown rice