Savory Rice Pilaf USDA Recipe for Child Care Centers

Age Group: Ages 3-5
Serving Size: 25-50
In India, rice pilaf called pulao is cooked in flavored broth and seasoned with cooked onions and a mix of spices. Rice pilaf is a common dish in the Middle East, Central and South Asia, Latin America, and East Africa. In many parts of the world it is prepared with vegetables, meat, fish, or dried fruit.
CACFP CREDITING INFORMATION
¹⁄4 cup (No. 16 scoop) provides ¹⁄2 oz equivalent grains.
SOURCE
Team Nutrition CACFP Multicultural Recipe Project.
https://teamnutrition.usda.gov
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 °F.
  • In a tilted skillet or skillets, heat oil on medium–high heat.
    For 25 servings, use 2 extra-large skillets.
    For 50 servings, use 4 extra-large skillets.
  • Add onions and sauté until tender, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium.
  • Add uncooked rice, almonds, salt, allspice, turmeric, curry powder, and black pepper.
  • Stir constantly until rice is yellow and almonds and seasoning are lightly toasted, 1–2 minutes. Do not burn.
  • Stir in chicken broth. Increase heat to medium–high and bring to a boil. Remove from heat.
  • Lightly coat a half steam table pan (10³⁄8″ x 12³⁄4″ x 2”) with nonstick cooking spray.
    For 25 servings, use 1 steam table pan.
    For 50 servings, use 2 steam table pans.
  • Transfer rice mixture to steam table pan. Cover with foil, and bake 45 minutes to 1 hour or until liquid is fully absorbed. Fluff the rice gently with a fork.
    Critical Control Point: Heat to 140 °F or higher for at least 15 seconds.
  • Serve ¹⁄4 cup packed (No. 16 scoop).
    Critical Control Point: Hold at 140 °F or higher.

Nutrition INFORMATION

Nutrition Facts
Savory Rice Pilaf USDA Recipe for Child Care Centers
Amount Per Serving 0 ¹⁄4 cup packed
Calories 87 Calories from Fat 18
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2g3%
Saturated Fat 0g0%
Cholesterol 1mg0%
Sodium 66mg3%
Total Carbohydrate 14g5%
Dietary Fiber 1g4%
Total Sugars 0g0%
Protein 2g4%
Calcium 13mg1%
Iron 0mg0%
*
*Marketing Guide
25 Servings:
Mature onions: 5 oz
50 Servings:
Mature onions: 10 oz

Notes

*See Marketing Guide for purchasing information on foods that will change during preparation or when a variation of the ingredients is available.
Variations
To make dish whole grain-rich, brown rice may be substituted for the enriched rice.
Caution! Almonds are a common allergen. Avoid using almonds if someone in your
care is allergic.
Yield / Volume
25 Servings:
2 lb 11¾ oz
1 qt 2¼ cups
50 Servings:
5 lb 7½ oz
3 qt ½ cup