pilaf
nounUK /ˈpiːlæf/
US /ˈpiːlɑːf/
Pilaf is rice cooked in water or broth with a little fat, often with spices or vegetables.
For dinner, she made a warm pilaf with rice, carrots, and peas.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A dish of rice browned in fat and then simmered in broth, common in Middle Eastern and Central Asian cooking.
The chef prepared a fragrant pilaf with cumin and raisins.
3. Any grain, such as bulgur or couscous, cooked by the same method of browning and simmering.
They served a bulgur pilaf alongside the grilled chicken.
4. A seasoned rice mixture used as a side dish or stuffing.
She used the leftover pilaf to stuff the bell peppers.