Longhorn Steakhouse Rice Pilaf Copycat Recipe 🍚: A Complete Guide
The perfect rice pilaf is fluffy, fragrant, and savory with a hint of natural sweetness from veggies like onions, carrots, and celery. When you make it yourself, it’s a comforting, crowd-pleasing side that pairs wonderfully with grilled or roasted meats, seafood, or vegetables. This recipe captures the flavors and textures that make Longhorn Steakhouse’s rice pilaf such a favorite, allowing you to recreate this side dish in your own kitchen. With simple, wholesome ingredients and an easy-to-follow process, you’ll be serving up this delicious side dish in no time.
What is Rice Pilaf?
Rice pilaf is a classic dish that typically combines rice with a broth, seasonings, and sometimes additional ingredients like vegetables, nuts, or dried fruits. The rice is often sautéed in butter or oil before the liquid is added, which keeps the grains separate and adds a wonderful depth of flavor. The term “pilaf” actually refers to a cooking method originating from the Middle East and Asia, where rice is toasted and cooked to a light and fluffy texture, perfect as a side dish for meats or a base for curries and stews