Are you tired of plain old rice and need to up it to the next level? This Rice Cooker Rice Pilaf couldn’t be easier. Just a few simple ingredients added to your Hamilton Beach rice cooker and voila, a gorgeous rice in the end. I love no fuss, no muss cooking!
Not sure why it took me so long to get a rice cooker. No more guessing when the rice will be finished. Plus, if it sits that is okay too, the rice cooker keeps your rice warm and it browns slightly giving it even more of a nutty flavor, my favorite.
You can put your rice in and forget it until you are ready to serve. It really is an ingenious unit and very affordable! Hamilton Beach also has a lot for you to choose from. This makes an ideal gift also for someone that struggles to get the perfect rice.
There is a thin line between mushy, overcooked and undercooked rice. If you forget about it you have a real mess on your hands with burnt rice stuck to your pot too. A rice cooker takes all this stress away!!
I served this up with our gorgeous Rosemary Mustard Loin of Pork instead of the usual mashed potatoes. It was a lovely change but this rice can be served with so many dishes. From Middle Eastern cuisine to Asian to South American. All of these countries use a rice pilaf, a real international dish. Whip some up today and enjoy!!
Rice Cooker Rice Pilaf Recipe
Rice Cooker Rice Pilaf
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cup water
- 1 cup carrots shredded, packaged works great
- 1 cup celery finely diced
- 1 cup basmati rice rinsed
- 2 Tbsp. parsley chopped
- 2 Tbsp. onion finely chopped
- 2 Tbsp. butter melted
- 1 1/2 Tbsp. vegetable bouillon powder
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a rice cooker and set on white rice. Serve when finished.
Comments & Reviews
Jo says
I made this last night for dinner guests. I used brown basmati rice and upped the water to 2 1/4 cups. It turned out fabulous. Thanks for your easy peasy recipe.
Tara Noland says
So glad you liked it, thanks for telling me.
Robert J. Hentges says
I live alone and have only a small three-cup Rival Rice Cooker. Is there anyway I can downsize the amount of ingredients and use my cooker. I don’t wish to purchase a larger size if possible. Thanks
Tara Noland says
I would just half the recipe as best as possible like half of 1 3/4 cups of water is 1/2 cup plus 6 Tbsp. for the water measurement.
Troy says
Your pictures have celery in it, but your rice pilaf recipe has no celery in it. What’s up with that?
Tara Noland says
Sorry for the omission, my appologies. It is fixed now.
Sarah says
I keep saying that I”m going to buy a rice cooker! Maybe i should finally take the plunge and get one. Your rice looks amazing.
Sinisa says
I love rice pillage. Extra saffron please
krystal says
I used my rice cooker like crazy when I used to meal plan in advance. I need to try your rice pilaf!
reesa says
This looks delicious! You would think rice is such a basic thing to make, but I always mess it up!
a says
I have never had fresh rice pilaf. This recipe looks easy enough to recreate for a dinner side though.
Claudia Krusch says
Rice is one of my favorite side dishes to make. This Rice Cooker Rice Pilaf looks so delicious and easy to make. I will have to add it to my meal plan for next week.
Kristin says
Oh yum! My kiddos love rice pilaf, it’s a great side dish. I’ll have to give this a try!
Liz Mays says
I love including rice pilaf in my dinners. I may have to try making it this way. It sounds easy!
Jeanette says
I bought a rice cooker for my friend last year and she uses it just about every day. Why did not buy one for myself I don’t know but I think I need to. I love how you don’t need to worry about timing of the rice it does it all for you.
robin rue says
This sounds SO good. I have never made rice in my slow cooker before, so I am excited to try it.
Tara Noland says
No, not a slow cooker but a rice cooker.
Connie says
This looks great. Love changing up plain old rice.
Cathi Crismon says
Oh my goodness! This looks amazing. We are big on rice at our house. We have it several times a week. I can’t wait to give your recipe a go. I know my family is going to love it!
Stacie @ Divine Lifestyle says
That sounds so amazing! I love rice pilaf. It’s so good, and it’s so good for you, especially when you add in veggies.