This lighter pilau is fresh, colourful and ready in little more than half an hour. Pilau Rice Seasoning builds the aromatic base, then prawns, peas and lime keep the finished dish lively rather than heavy. Pilau Rice Seasoning makes the aromatic base easy to get right.

At a Glance

• Prep: 10 minutes
• Cook: 25 minutes
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1½ tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 1 red pepper, diced
• 2 tbsp Pilau Rice Seasoning
• 300g basmati rice, rinsed
• 650ml hot fish or vegetable stock
• 150g frozen peas
• 300g raw peeled king prawns
• Finely grated zest and juice of 1 lime
• 3 spring onions, finely sliced
• Fresh coriander, to serve

Method

1. Heat the oil in a wide lidded pan and cook the onion for 6 minutes. Add the pepper and cook for another 3 minutes.
2. Stir in the Pilau Rice Seasoning and rice, coating every grain in the aromatic oil.
3. Pour in the stock, bring to a simmer, cover and cook on a very low heat for 14 minutes.
4. Quickly scatter in the peas and prawns. Cover again and cook for 4–5 minutes, until the prawns are pink and opaque and the rice is tender.
5. Remove from the heat and rest, covered, for 5 minutes.
6. Fluff with a fork, fold through the lime zest and juice, then finish with spring onions and coriander. Taste before seasoning further.

Serving Suggestions

Serve with extra lime wedges and a crunchy cucumber salad. Mango chutney is lovely on the side if you enjoy a sweet-sharp contrast.

Why This Recipe Works

Adding the prawns near the end keeps them juicy, while the peas steam from frozen without losing their colour. Lime wakes up the warm, fragrant blend.

Allergy Notes

Contains crustaceans. Check the stock for fish, celery and other allergens.

🌶️ Try It With

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• Cracked Black Pepper
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• Fine Sea Salt

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