Pilafi Me Throumbi (Greek Savory Rice)

Step 1

Brown the rice, onion and garlic in the olive oil and butter over high heat.

Step 2

Deeply browning the rice gives the rice its distinct flavor.

Step 3

You must use the butter so it will brown.

Step 4

Do not use margarine, it will not work.

Step 5

This will take about 5 minutes.

Step 6

Add water, and rest of ingredients, cover the pot and simmer on low heat until all water is absorbed (about 20 minutes).