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pilaf - definition and meaning
Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
noun
from The Century Dictionary.
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noun dish made by browning grain in oil and then cooking it with a seasoned broth . It may also contain meat and/or vegetables .
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noun
Etymologies
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
[Persian pilāw , from Turkish pilâv .]
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From Turkish pilav , from Persian پلاو (pilāv)
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This pilaf is a meal in itself ... and here's to getting our 5 veggies a day!
Archive 2006-02-01 Nupur 2006
Andaliman, I agree, any kind of pilaf is good, as is just about anything you make with leeks.
Onion Day Recipes: Winter Squash with Onions (Κολοκύθι Κόκκινο με Κρεμμύδι) and Leek Pilaf (Πρασόρυζο) Laurie Constantino 2007
Can you imagine that shrimp and curry pilaf is a traditional dish of Ithaca?
Recipe for Salmon "Kleftiko" (Σολομός Κλέφτικος) and Kleftiko: Its Modern Meaning Laurie Constantino 2008
The savory pilaf is prepared using rice with meat, or fish, and vegetables and spices; the sweet version often contains dried apricots and raisins (which are also used on occasions to flavor meat recipes).
Archive 2007-05-01 Jenni's life at the moment 2007
Your leek pilaf is almost the same with mine, except for the mint.
Onion Day Recipes: Winter Squash with Onions (Κολοκύθι Κόκκινο με Κρεμμύδι) and Leek Pilaf (Πρασόρυζο) Laurie Constantino 2007
The beauty of egg pilaf is that all the ingredients are pantry staples, so it can be put together even at times when grocery shopping is way overdue.
Archive 2007-01-01 Nupur 2007
A blend of lightly spiced basmati rice and chunks of hard-boiled eggs, egg pilaf is a nutritious one-dish meal.
Archive 2007-01-01 Nupur 2007
The savory pilaf is prepared using rice with meat, or fish, and vegetables and spices; the sweet version often contains dried apricots and raisins (which are also used on occasions to flavor meat recipes).
Jenni's life at the moment Jenni's life at the moment 2007
Leek pilaf is good on its own, or as a tasty accompaniment to any kind of fish, seafood, or poultry.
Onion Day Recipes: Winter Squash with Onions (Κολοκύθι Κόκκινο με Κρεμμύδι) and Leek Pilaf (Πρασόρυζο) Laurie Constantino 2007
The pilaf is a good accompaniment to any chicken or lamb dish.
A Thanksgiving Melting Pot (with Recipes for Chicken with Toursi and Cinnamon-Scented Rice Pilaf / Κοτόπουλο με Τουρσί και Πιλάφι) Laurie Constantino 2007
fbharjo commented on the word pilaf
Turk pilâv < Persian pil�?w. a Middle Eastern dish consisting of sautéed, seasoned rice steamed in bouillon, sometimes with poultry, meat or shellfish.
August 31, 2009