To those who maybe wondering what is Pilaf? Oh, simply as.. Pilaf is flavored rice. That's it. So my pilaf has a little combination of Mediterranean, Italian and Thailand twist. I love my food to be packed with spices and flavorful.

Here is the recipe for you to try, serves 2-3 pax. 

For the Pilaf

Ingredients: 

1 cup of rice, rinsed and drained

2 cups of chicken stock

2 tbsp olive oil

1 small onion, sliced

3 garlic cloves, sliced

1 cinnamon stick

1 inch piece fresh ginger root, grated

1 lemongrass, sliced

1 tsp turmeric powder

1 tsp curry powder

1 small tomato

10-15 diced pineapple

5-6 mushroom, cut into 2

Salt and pepper to taste

Method: 

1. Heat the oil in a pan, stir in onion, garlic, ginger, and lemongrass until soft. Add the cinnamon stick and cook until golden, then stir in the tumeric powder and curry powder. Season with salt and pepper. 

2. In the same pan, pour in the rice, chicken stock, tomato, pineapple and mushroom. Stir again. 

3. Replace the pan with ricecooker pot or baking pan. Cook the rice in ricecooker or bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes, 250-270 degrees Celcius.

4. Serve with the chicken, garnish with coriander and cashew nuts. 

So that's how I made the Stuffy Spicy Chicken Pilaf, packed with flavors and perfect for lunch or dinner. If you have tried this recipe, feel free to drop a comment below. Happy weekend!