Ingredients
- 1 1 3.3 lb. pouch or 64 oz. can* red or pink Alaska
- Salmon, drained (reserve liquid)
- 4 oz. 4 oz. (8 slices) bacon, diced 1/2
- 2 cups 2 cups yellow onion, diced 1/4
- 1 Tbsp. 1 Tbsp. garlic, minced
- 2 lbs. 2 lbs. (5 cups) long grain white rice
- 2 tsp. 2 tsp. ground cumin
- 2 tsp. 2 tsp. ground chile powder
- 3 Tbsp. 3 Tbsp. chicken base
- 2 oz. 2 oz. (2 1/2 qts.) water, hot
- 3 cups 3 cups frozen peas, thawed
- 1 lb. 1 lb. (1/2 cup) fresh mint or parsley, finely chopped
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, as needed
- *For canned, remove skin and bones
Servings:
Units:
Instructions
- In large bowl, gently break drained salmon into large chunks. Set aside along with reserved liquid.
- In large saucepan, cook bacon for 3-5 minutes over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and cook for another 3-5 minutes until soft and bacon
- is almost crisp.
- Stir in rice, cumin and chile powder. Cook 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Combine chicken base with hot water. Pour stock and reserved salmon liquid into pot; stir to combine.
- Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 40-45 minutes until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
- Gently fold peas, salmon chunks and mint or parsley into rice; heat through. Season with salt and pepper. Hold hot for service.
- To serve, portion 1 cup pilaf per plate.
- Tip:
- Serve pilaf with grilled Alaska Halibut or Cod.
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