Receta Fenneled Rice Pilaf

Ingredientes
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Direcciones
- Place rice in a bowl and rinse under cool, running water till water runs clear. Drain and reserve.
- Remove wispy fennel leaves. Chop and reserve for garnish. Cut bulbs in half and slice thinly across width. Finely dice, discarding hard cores.
- Heat oil in a medium saucepan over moderate heat. Add in minced fennel bulbs and stalks, salt, and pepper. Cook, uncovered, till soft. Add in Pernod, turn heat to high, and light alcohol with a match. Continue to cook over high heat till liquid is reduced by half. Add in reserved rice and chicken stock, and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce to a simmer, and cook 5 min. Remove from heat and let sit, with cover on, for 5 min.
- Stir in reserved fennel leaves, and serve hot.
- This recipe yields 4 to 6 servings.