Pilau

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A satisfying one dish meal with rice, ham, peas and savory flavors. south carolina has the best! a southern us region recipe.

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Steps

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Preheat the oven to 325f.

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Melt the butter in a large ovenproof saucepan over medium-high heat.

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Add the ham and cook for 2 minutes.

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Add the onions , celery , salt , pepper , and bay leaves and cook , stirring often , until the vegetables soften , about 4 minutes.

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Add the rice and stir to coat.

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Add the green onions , tomatoes , and garlic and cook , stirring occasionally , for 2 minutes.

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Stir in the peas and chicken stock.

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Bring to a boil over high heat.

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Remove the pan from the heat and cover tightly with aluminum foil.

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Bake until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed , about 30 minutes.

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Remove from the oven and let stand , covered , for 10 to 15 minutes.

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Remove the bay leaves.

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Before serving , fluff the rice with a fork.

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Ingredients

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unsalted butter, boiled ham, yellow onions, celery, salt, fresh ground black pepper, bay leaves, long-grain white rice, green onion, chopped tomato, garlic, frozen peas, chicken stock