Rice-Ah-Roni

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Here's my version of what's often called 'the San Francisco treat,' although the next time I see this served here will be the first time. I used real chicken broth and a variety of seasonings.

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John Mitzewich
Chef John
John Mitzewich
John Mitzewich — aka Chef John — has produced more than 1,500 cooking videos for Allrecipes. He's the actor, director, and screenwriter whose hands and voice confidently walk you through techniques.
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Updated on January 19, 2024
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
28 mins
Total Time:
38 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

Spice blend:

  • 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt, plus more as needed

  • ⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

  • ⅛ teaspoon ground coriander

  • ⅛ teaspoon mustard powder

  • ⅛ teaspoon celery salt

  • ⅛ teaspoon paprika

  • ⅛ pinch ground turmeric

  • ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Rice:

  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter

  • ½ cup finely diced onions

  • ⅔ cup uncooked orzo pasta

  • 1 ⅓ cups uncooked long-grain white rice

  • 3 cups good-quality chicken broth

  • 1 tablespoon freshly chopped parsley

Directions

  1. Mix together salt, pepper, coriander, mustard powder, celery salt, paprika, turmeric, and cayenne pepper in a small bowl.

  2. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add diced onion and pasta. Cook and stir until onions soften and pasta turns golden brown, 4 to 6 minutes. Stir in spice blend; cook and stir about 30 seconds. Add rice and stir until rice is coated with butter, about 1 minute.

  3. Pour in chicken broth. Bring to a simmer. Stir; reduce heat to low. Cover with a tight-fitting lid; cook for 17 minutes. Remove from heat; let covered skillet sit for 5 minutes. Remove lid and stir in parsley, fluffing rice and breaking up any clumps.

    close up view of Rice-Ah-Roni garnished with fresh herbs, in a pot with a spoon
    Chef John

Recipe Tip

You can substitute 2/3 cup of broken-up spaghetti (small pieces) for the orzo pasta if you'd like.

78 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

297 Calories
7g Fat
51g Carbs
7g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 297
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7g 9%
Saturated Fat 4g 19%
Cholesterol 18mg 6%
Sodium 1098mg 48%
Total Carbohydrate 51g 19%
Dietary Fiber 2g 5%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 7g 14%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 22mg 2%
Iron 3mg 14%
Potassium 108mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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