Serves 2 people
125 g basmati or jasmine rice (rinsed and drained)
150 g frozen mixed vegetables (thawed)
½ tsp garam masala
½ tsp ground turmeric
½ vegetable stock cube
1 tbsp butter
300 ml boiling water
salt and black pepper (to season)

Recipe Courtesy of
Sarah Huang Benjamin

One-Bowl Microwave Veggie Pilau Rice

Pilaf or Pilau is a fluffy rice dish that’s often cooked in rich stock with spices, vegetables or meat to obtain the best of flavors. In this One-Bowl Microwave Veggie Pilau Rice, the cooking process is sped up with a handy microwave without comprising the bright colors or aromatic flavors. Pair it with some curry, a fried egg or have it by itself for a fulfilling meal for you or your family

Difficulty: Easy

Preparation: 5 min
Cook: 17 min
Clean up: 10 min

Steps: 1 steps
8 Ingredients

Difficulty: Easy
Steps: 1 steps
8 Ingredients

Preparation: 5 min
Cook: 17 min
Clean up: 10 min

Instructions

Mix rice
- Place the rice, turmeric, garam masala, butter, thawed vegetables and a pinch of salt and pepper in a microwave-proof bowl.
- Crumble the half stock cube over, then pour 300ml boiling water into the bowl. Stir to mix everything.
- Cover the bowl with clingfilm, poking a hole with a fork or knife.
- Microwave the rice on high for 7 minutes, then on medium for 5 minutes.

Plate and Serve!

Let the rice rest for 5 minutes. Season to taste if necessary, and fluff up before serving.

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Name: One-Bowl Microwave Veggie Pilau Rice
Prep time: P0Y0M0D0H5M0S
Cook time: P0Y0M0D0H17M0S
Total time: P0Y0M0D0H22M0S
Yield: Serves 2 people
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 125 g basmati or jasmine rice (rinsed and drained); 150 g frozen mixed vegetables (thawed); ½ tsp garam masala; ½ tsp ground turmeric; ½ vegetable stock cube; 1 tbsp butter; 300 ml boiling water; salt and black pepper (to season)