Pilav, pirindz (Rice pilaf)

Prindzov Pilaf

(Serves 4)

Ingredients:

4 tablespoons butter

¼ cup thin egg noodles or orzo

1 cup long grain white rice

1 teaspoon salt (you may omit this if you use salted butter)

2 cups chicken broth

Directions:

Melt the butter in a saucepan. Add salt and noodles. Brown noodles then add rice and stir until blended and leave mixture on a low flame.

Heat the broth in a separate sauce pan over medium heat. When it reaches a boil, add to the rice.

Cover saucepan and reduce heat to lowest setting until all the broth has been absorbed; about 25 minutes.