Yellow Rice Pilaf (Pilaf Method) USDA Recipe for Schools

Serving Size: 50-100
This Middle Eastern-inspired yellow rice pilaf is cooked with warm flavors of turmeric, garlic, onion, and cumin, which pairs perfectly with the Chicken Shawarma recipe.
NSLP/SBP Crediting Information:
½ cup provides 1 oz eq grains.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes

Ingredients
 

50 Servings

    Weight

    • 4 oz Oil, vegetable
    • 8 oz Onion, fresh, yellow, small dice.
    • - - Garlic, granulated.
    • - - Onion, granulated.
    • - - Turmeric, ground.
    • - - Cumin, ground.
    • - - Salt.
    • 3 lbs 8 oz Rice, brown, long grain, parboiled, dry.
    • - - Vegetable broth, low-sodium.

    Measure

    • ½ cup Oil, vegetable
    • 2 cups Onion, fresh, yellow, small dice.
    • 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Garlic, granulated.
    • 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Onion, granulated.
    • 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Turmeric, ground.
    • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Cumin, ground.
    • 1 tsp Salt.
    • 2 qts 1 cup Rice, brown, long grain, parboiled, dry.
    • 3 qts 1 cup Vegetable broth, low-sodium.

    100 Servings

      Weight

      • 8 oz Oil, vegetable
      • 1 lb Onion, fresh, yellow, small dice
      • - - Garlic, granulated.
      • - - Onion, granulated.
      • - - Turmeric, ground.
      • - - Cumin, ground.
      • - - Salt.
      • 7 lbs Rice, brown, long grain, parboiled, dry.
      • - - Vegetable broth, low-sodium.

      Measure

      • 1 cup Oil, vegetable
      • 1 qt Onion, fresh, yellow, small dice.
      • 5 Tbsp 1 tsp Garlic, granulated
      • 5 Tbsp 1 tsp Onion, granulated.
      • 5 Tbsp 1 tsp Turmeric, ground.
      • 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Cumin, ground.
      • 2 tsp Salt.
      • 1 gal 2 cups Rice, brown, long grain, parboiled, dry.
      • 1 gal 1 qt Vegetable broth, low-sodium.

      Quantity
       

      50 Servings

        Weight

        • 4 oz Oil, vegetable
        • 8 oz Onion, fresh, yellow, small dice.
        • - - Garlic, granulated.
        • - - Onion, granulated.
        • - - Turmeric, ground.
        • - - Cumin, ground.
        • - - Salt.
        • 3 lbs 8 oz Rice, brown, long grain, parboiled, dry.
        • - - Vegetable broth, low-sodium.

        Measure

        • ½ cup Oil, vegetable
        • 2 cups Onion, fresh, yellow, small dice.
        • 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Garlic, granulated.
        • 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Onion, granulated.
        • 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Turmeric, ground.
        • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Cumin, ground.
        • 1 tsp Salt.
        • 2 qts 1 cup Rice, brown, long grain, parboiled, dry.
        • 3 qts 1 cup Vegetable broth, low-sodium.

        100 Servings

          Weight

          • 8 oz Oil, vegetable
          • 1 lb Onion, fresh, yellow, small dice
          • - - Garlic, granulated.
          • - - Onion, granulated.
          • - - Turmeric, ground.
          • - - Cumin, ground.
          • - - Salt.
          • 7 lbs Rice, brown, long grain, parboiled, dry.
          • - - Vegetable broth, low-sodium.

          Measure

          • 1 cup Oil, vegetable
          • 1 qt Onion, fresh, yellow, small dice.
          • 5 Tbsp 1 tsp Garlic, granulated
          • 5 Tbsp 1 tsp Onion, granulated.
          • 5 Tbsp 1 tsp Turmeric, ground.
          • 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Cumin, ground.
          • 2 tsp Salt.
          • 1 gal 2 cups Rice, brown, long grain, parboiled, dry.
          • 1 gal 1 qt Vegetable broth, low-sodium.

          Ingredients
           

          50 Servings

            Weight

            • 4 oz Oil, vegetable
            • 8 oz Onion, fresh, yellow, small dice.
            • - - Garlic, granulated.
            • - - Onion, granulated.
            • - - Turmeric, ground.
            • - - Cumin, ground.
            • - - Salt.
            • 3 lbs 8 oz Rice, brown, long grain, parboiled, dry.
            • - - Vegetable broth, low-sodium.

            Measure

            • ½ cup Oil, vegetable
            • 2 cups Onion, fresh, yellow, small dice.
            • 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Garlic, granulated.
            • 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Onion, granulated.
            • 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Turmeric, ground.
            • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Cumin, ground.
            • 1 tsp Salt.
            • 2 qts 1 cup Rice, brown, long grain, parboiled, dry.
            • 3 qts 1 cup Vegetable broth, low-sodium.

            100 Servings

              Weight

              • 8 oz Oil, vegetable
              • 1 lb Onion, fresh, yellow, small dice
              • - - Garlic, granulated.
              • - - Onion, granulated.
              • - - Turmeric, ground.
              • - - Cumin, ground.
              • - - Salt.
              • 7 lbs Rice, brown, long grain, parboiled, dry.
              • - - Vegetable broth, low-sodium.

              Measure

              • 1 cup Oil, vegetable
              • 1 qt Onion, fresh, yellow, small dice.
              • 5 Tbsp 1 tsp Garlic, granulated
              • 5 Tbsp 1 tsp Onion, granulated.
              • 5 Tbsp 1 tsp Turmeric, ground.
              • 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Cumin, ground.
              • 2 tsp Salt.
              • 1 gal 2 cups Rice, brown, long grain, parboiled, dry.
              • 1 gal 1 qt Vegetable broth, low-sodium.

              Quantity
               

              50 Servings

                Weight

                • 4 oz Oil, vegetable
                • 8 oz Onion, fresh, yellow, small dice.
                • - - Garlic, granulated.
                • - - Onion, granulated.
                • - - Turmeric, ground.
                • - - Cumin, ground.
                • - - Salt.
                • 3 lbs 8 oz Rice, brown, long grain, parboiled, dry.
                • - - Vegetable broth, low-sodium.

                Measure

                • ½ cup Oil, vegetable
                • 2 cups Onion, fresh, yellow, small dice.
                • 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Garlic, granulated.
                • 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Onion, granulated.
                • 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Turmeric, ground.
                • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Cumin, ground.
                • 1 tsp Salt.
                • 2 qts 1 cup Rice, brown, long grain, parboiled, dry.
                • 3 qts 1 cup Vegetable broth, low-sodium.

                100 Servings

                  Weight

                  • 8 oz Oil, vegetable
                  • 1 lb Onion, fresh, yellow, small dice
                  • - - Garlic, granulated.
                  • - - Onion, granulated.
                  • - - Turmeric, ground.
                  • - - Cumin, ground.
                  • - - Salt.
                  • 7 lbs Rice, brown, long grain, parboiled, dry.
                  • - - Vegetable broth, low-sodium.

                  Measure

                  • 1 cup Oil, vegetable
                  • 1 qt Onion, fresh, yellow, small dice.
                  • 5 Tbsp 1 tsp Garlic, granulated
                  • 5 Tbsp 1 tsp Onion, granulated.
                  • 5 Tbsp 1 tsp Turmeric, ground.
                  • 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Cumin, ground.
                  • 2 tsp Salt.
                  • 1 gal 2 cups Rice, brown, long grain, parboiled, dry.
                  • 1 gal 1 qt Vegetable broth, low-sodium.
                  *See Marketing Guide

                  Ingredients
                   

                  50 Servings

                    Weight

                    • 4 oz Oil, vegetable
                    • 8 oz Onion, fresh, yellow, small dice.
                    • - - Garlic, granulated.
                    • - - Onion, granulated.
                    • - - Turmeric, ground.
                    • - - Cumin, ground.
                    • - - Salt.
                    • 3 lbs 8 oz Rice, brown, long grain, parboiled, dry.
                    • - - Vegetable broth, low-sodium.

                    Measure

                    • ½ cup Oil, vegetable
                    • 2 cups Onion, fresh, yellow, small dice.
                    • 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Garlic, granulated.
                    • 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Onion, granulated.
                    • 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Turmeric, ground.
                    • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Cumin, ground.
                    • 1 tsp Salt.
                    • 2 qts 1 cup Rice, brown, long grain, parboiled, dry.
                    • 3 qts 1 cup Vegetable broth, low-sodium.

                    100 Servings

                      Weight

                      • 8 oz Oil, vegetable
                      • 1 lb Onion, fresh, yellow, small dice
                      • - - Garlic, granulated.
                      • - - Onion, granulated.
                      • - - Turmeric, ground.
                      • - - Cumin, ground.
                      • - - Salt.
                      • 7 lbs Rice, brown, long grain, parboiled, dry.
                      • - - Vegetable broth, low-sodium.

                      Measure

                      • 1 cup Oil, vegetable
                      • 1 qt Onion, fresh, yellow, small dice.
                      • 5 Tbsp 1 tsp Garlic, granulated
                      • 5 Tbsp 1 tsp Onion, granulated.
                      • 5 Tbsp 1 tsp Turmeric, ground.
                      • 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Cumin, ground.
                      • 2 tsp Salt.
                      • 1 gal 2 cups Rice, brown, long grain, parboiled, dry.
                      • 1 gal 1 qt Vegetable broth, low-sodium.

                      Quantity
                       

                      50 Servings

                        Weight

                        • 4 oz Oil, vegetable
                        • 8 oz Onion, fresh, yellow, small dice.
                        • - - Garlic, granulated.
                        • - - Onion, granulated.
                        • - - Turmeric, ground.
                        • - - Cumin, ground.
                        • - - Salt.
                        • 3 lbs 8 oz Rice, brown, long grain, parboiled, dry.
                        • - - Vegetable broth, low-sodium.

                        Measure

                        • ½ cup Oil, vegetable
                        • 2 cups Onion, fresh, yellow, small dice.
                        • 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Garlic, granulated.
                        • 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Onion, granulated.
                        • 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Turmeric, ground.
                        • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Cumin, ground.
                        • 1 tsp Salt.
                        • 2 qts 1 cup Rice, brown, long grain, parboiled, dry.
                        • 3 qts 1 cup Vegetable broth, low-sodium.

                        100 Servings

                          Weight

                          • 8 oz Oil, vegetable
                          • 1 lb Onion, fresh, yellow, small dice
                          • - - Garlic, granulated.
                          • - - Onion, granulated.
                          • - - Turmeric, ground.
                          • - - Cumin, ground.
                          • - - Salt.
                          • 7 lbs Rice, brown, long grain, parboiled, dry.
                          • - - Vegetable broth, low-sodium.

                          Measure

                          • 1 cup Oil, vegetable
                          • 1 qt Onion, fresh, yellow, small dice.
                          • 5 Tbsp 1 tsp Garlic, granulated
                          • 5 Tbsp 1 tsp Onion, granulated.
                          • 5 Tbsp 1 tsp Turmeric, ground.
                          • 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Cumin, ground.
                          • 2 tsp Salt.
                          • 1 gal 2 cups Rice, brown, long grain, parboiled, dry.
                          • 1 gal 1 qt Vegetable broth, low-sodium.
                          *See Marketing Guide

                          Ingredients
                           

                          50 Servings

                            Weight

                            • 4 oz Oil, vegetable
                            • 8 oz Onion, fresh, yellow, small dice.
                            • - - Garlic, granulated.
                            • - - Onion, granulated.
                            • - - Turmeric, ground.
                            • - - Cumin, ground.
                            • - - Salt.
                            • 3 lbs 8 oz Rice, brown, long grain, parboiled, dry.
                            • - - Vegetable broth, low-sodium.

                            Measure

                            • ½ cup Oil, vegetable
                            • 2 cups Onion, fresh, yellow, small dice.
                            • 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Garlic, granulated.
                            • 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Onion, granulated.
                            • 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Turmeric, ground.
                            • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Cumin, ground.
                            • 1 tsp Salt.
                            • 2 qts 1 cup Rice, brown, long grain, parboiled, dry.
                            • 3 qts 1 cup Vegetable broth, low-sodium.

                            100 Servings

                              Weight

                              • 8 oz Oil, vegetable
                              • 1 lb Onion, fresh, yellow, small dice
                              • - - Garlic, granulated.
                              • - - Onion, granulated.
                              • - - Turmeric, ground.
                              • - - Cumin, ground.
                              • - - Salt.
                              • 7 lbs Rice, brown, long grain, parboiled, dry.
                              • - - Vegetable broth, low-sodium.

                              Measure

                              • 1 cup Oil, vegetable
                              • 1 qt Onion, fresh, yellow, small dice.
                              • 5 Tbsp 1 tsp Garlic, granulated
                              • 5 Tbsp 1 tsp Onion, granulated.
                              • 5 Tbsp 1 tsp Turmeric, ground.
                              • 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Cumin, ground.
                              • 2 tsp Salt.
                              • 1 gal 2 cups Rice, brown, long grain, parboiled, dry.
                              • 1 gal 1 qt Vegetable broth, low-sodium.

                              Quantity
                               

                              50 Servings

                                Weight

                                • 4 oz Oil, vegetable
                                • 8 oz Onion, fresh, yellow, small dice.
                                • - - Garlic, granulated.
                                • - - Onion, granulated.
                                • - - Turmeric, ground.
                                • - - Cumin, ground.
                                • - - Salt.
                                • 3 lbs 8 oz Rice, brown, long grain, parboiled, dry.
                                • - - Vegetable broth, low-sodium.

                                Measure

                                • ½ cup Oil, vegetable
                                • 2 cups Onion, fresh, yellow, small dice.
                                • 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Garlic, granulated.
                                • 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Onion, granulated.
                                • 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Turmeric, ground.
                                • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Cumin, ground.
                                • 1 tsp Salt.
                                • 2 qts 1 cup Rice, brown, long grain, parboiled, dry.
                                • 3 qts 1 cup Vegetable broth, low-sodium.

                                100 Servings

                                  Weight

                                  • 8 oz Oil, vegetable
                                  • 1 lb Onion, fresh, yellow, small dice
                                  • - - Garlic, granulated.
                                  • - - Onion, granulated.
                                  • - - Turmeric, ground.
                                  • - - Cumin, ground.
                                  • - - Salt.
                                  • 7 lbs Rice, brown, long grain, parboiled, dry.
                                  • - - Vegetable broth, low-sodium.

                                  Measure

                                  • 1 cup Oil, vegetable
                                  • 1 qt Onion, fresh, yellow, small dice.
                                  • 5 Tbsp 1 tsp Garlic, granulated
                                  • 5 Tbsp 1 tsp Onion, granulated.
                                  • 5 Tbsp 1 tsp Turmeric, ground.
                                  • 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Cumin, ground.
                                  • 2 tsp Salt.
                                  • 1 gal 2 cups Rice, brown, long grain, parboiled, dry.
                                  • 1 gal 1 qt Vegetable broth, low-sodium.
                                  *See Marketing Guide

                                  Ingredients
                                   

                                  50 Servings

                                    Weight

                                    • 4 oz Oil, vegetable
                                    • 8 oz Onion, fresh, yellow, small dice.
                                    • - - Garlic, granulated.
                                    • - - Onion, granulated.
                                    • - - Turmeric, ground.
                                    • - - Cumin, ground.
                                    • - - Salt.
                                    • 3 lbs 8 oz Rice, brown, long grain, parboiled, dry.
                                    • - - Vegetable broth, low-sodium.

                                    Measure

                                    • ½ cup Oil, vegetable
                                    • 2 cups Onion, fresh, yellow, small dice.
                                    • 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Garlic, granulated.
                                    • 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Onion, granulated.
                                    • 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Turmeric, ground.
                                    • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Cumin, ground.
                                    • 1 tsp Salt.
                                    • 2 qts 1 cup Rice, brown, long grain, parboiled, dry.
                                    • 3 qts 1 cup Vegetable broth, low-sodium.

                                    100 Servings

                                      Weight

                                      • 8 oz Oil, vegetable
                                      • 1 lb Onion, fresh, yellow, small dice
                                      • - - Garlic, granulated.
                                      • - - Onion, granulated.
                                      • - - Turmeric, ground.
                                      • - - Cumin, ground.
                                      • - - Salt.
                                      • 7 lbs Rice, brown, long grain, parboiled, dry.
                                      • - - Vegetable broth, low-sodium.

                                      Measure

                                      • 1 cup Oil, vegetable
                                      • 1 qt Onion, fresh, yellow, small dice.
                                      • 5 Tbsp 1 tsp Garlic, granulated
                                      • 5 Tbsp 1 tsp Onion, granulated.
                                      • 5 Tbsp 1 tsp Turmeric, ground.
                                      • 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Cumin, ground.
                                      • 2 tsp Salt.
                                      • 1 gal 2 cups Rice, brown, long grain, parboiled, dry.
                                      • 1 gal 1 qt Vegetable broth, low-sodium.

                                      Quantity
                                       

                                      50 Servings

                                        Weight

                                        • 4 oz Oil, vegetable
                                        • 8 oz Onion, fresh, yellow, small dice.
                                        • - - Garlic, granulated.
                                        • - - Onion, granulated.
                                        • - - Turmeric, ground.
                                        • - - Cumin, ground.
                                        • - - Salt.
                                        • 3 lbs 8 oz Rice, brown, long grain, parboiled, dry.
                                        • - - Vegetable broth, low-sodium.

                                        Measure

                                        • ½ cup Oil, vegetable
                                        • 2 cups Onion, fresh, yellow, small dice.
                                        • 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Garlic, granulated.
                                        • 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Onion, granulated.
                                        • 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Turmeric, ground.
                                        • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Cumin, ground.
                                        • 1 tsp Salt.
                                        • 2 qts 1 cup Rice, brown, long grain, parboiled, dry.
                                        • 3 qts 1 cup Vegetable broth, low-sodium.

                                        100 Servings

                                          Weight

                                          • 8 oz Oil, vegetable
                                          • 1 lb Onion, fresh, yellow, small dice
                                          • - - Garlic, granulated.
                                          • - - Onion, granulated.
                                          • - - Turmeric, ground.
                                          • - - Cumin, ground.
                                          • - - Salt.
                                          • 7 lbs Rice, brown, long grain, parboiled, dry.
                                          • - - Vegetable broth, low-sodium.

                                          Measure

                                          • 1 cup Oil, vegetable
                                          • 1 qt Onion, fresh, yellow, small dice.
                                          • 5 Tbsp 1 tsp Garlic, granulated
                                          • 5 Tbsp 1 tsp Onion, granulated.
                                          • 5 Tbsp 1 tsp Turmeric, ground.
                                          • 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Cumin, ground.
                                          • 2 tsp Salt.
                                          • 1 gal 2 cups Rice, brown, long grain, parboiled, dry.
                                          • 1 gal 1 qt Vegetable broth, low-sodium.
                                          *See Marketing Guide

                                          Instructions
                                           

                                          • Heat a braising pan, steam jacketed kettle, or a tilt skillet over medium-low heat. (Select a cooking vessel with a capacity that best matches the yield you are preparing). Add the vegetable oil and heat for 10 seconds before adding the onions.
                                          • Add diced onions, granulated garlic, granulated onion, ground turmeric, ground cumin, and salt. Stir until spices are fully incorporated for about 1 minute.
                                          • Add rice and continue to cook over medium-low heat, stirring often, for about 2 minutes.
                                          • Add broth and bring to a boil over medium-high heat for about 30 minutes. Cook uncovered until water is no longer visible and is below the surface of the rice. Cover and reduce heat to low for 10 minutes.
                                            Critical Control Point:
                                            Heat to 135 °F or higher for at least 15 seconds.
                                          • Fluff rice and transfer to a steam table pan.
                                            Critical Control Point:
                                            Hold for hot service at 135 °F or higher.
                                          • Serve ½ cup (portion with a No. 8 scoop or 4 oz spoodle).

                                          Nutrition INFORMATION

                                          Yellow Rice Pilaf (Pilaf Method) USDA Recipe for Schools
                                          Amount Per Serving
                                           
                                          0 ½ cup (No. 8 scoop)
                                          Calories
                                          147
                                          Total Fat
                                           
                                          3
                                          g
                                          5
                                          %
                                          Saturated Fat
                                           
                                          0
                                          g
                                          0
                                          %
                                          Cholesterol
                                           
                                          0
                                          mg
                                          0
                                          %
                                          Sodium
                                           
                                          185
                                          mg
                                          8
                                          %
                                          Total Carbohydrate
                                           
                                          26
                                          g
                                          9
                                          %
                                          Dietary Fiber
                                           
                                          2
                                          g
                                          8
                                          %
                                          Total Sugars
                                           
                                          0
                                          g
                                          0
                                          %
                                          Added Sugars included
                                           
                                          0
                                          g
                                          Protein
                                           
                                          4
                                          g
                                          8
                                          %
                                          Vitamin A
                                           
                                          0
                                          mcg RAE
                                          Vitamin C
                                           
                                          1
                                          mg
                                          1
                                          %
                                          Calcium
                                           
                                          6
                                          mg
                                          1
                                          %
                                          Iron
                                           
                                          1
                                          mg
                                          6
                                          %
                                          N/A=data not available
                                          *Marketing Guide
                                          50 Servings:
                                          Onions, mature, fresh: 9 oz
                                          100 Servings:
                                          Onions, mature, fresh: 1 lb 2 oz

                                          Notes

                                          *See Marketing Guide for purchasing information on foods that will change during preparation or when a variation of the ingredients is available.
                                          The food safety temperatures are based on the FDA Food Code. Some information included may be different in your state. Always check with your local regulatory authority (health department) or sponsoring organization (sponsor) for guidance on current food safety requirements in your operation.
                                          Cooking Process #2: Same Day Service.
                                          Yield / Volume
                                          50 Servings:
                                          About 8 lbs 10 oz
                                          About 1 gal 1 ½ qts/2 steam table pans
                                          100 Servings:
                                          About 17 lbs 4 oz
                                          About 2 gal 3 qts/4 steam table pans