Rice pilaf - (Pilafi aspro) Rice pilaf NOTES Greek : Πιλάφι άσπρο Season:All season Print this recipe INGREDIENTS 1/2 cup butter 2 cups american rice 4 cups heated water (use chicken or meat broth for more taste) 2 tspns salt Grated chicken for dredging over the rice METHOD Heat butter in a saucepan. Add rice and stir well. Simmer until rice becomes golden. Add water or broth and cover. Simmer for 20 minutes. When rice is ready slightly stir with a fork and place in a form. Empty the form in a platter and dredge rice with grated cheese. Alternatively you can mix it with tomato sauce or yoghurt.