: a dish made of seasoned rice and often meat
Examples of pilaf in a Sentence
a serving of rice pilaf
Recent Examples on the Web
Consumers with questions about the public health alert for the chicken pilaf can call the producing establishment, Mama Vicky’s, at (818) 583-0003.
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Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 9 Feb. 2024
So far one person has reported a dental injury from eating the pilaf.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 9 Feb. 2024
Smith explores that tradition in this 111-page book, sharing recipes for oyster stew, crab pilaf and hard-crab stew.
—Andrea Weigl, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
This update on a classic rice pilaf is packed with fall flavors.
—Christopher Michel, Country Living, 5 Sep. 2023
The rainbow trout entree arrives sauced in nouvelle cuisine squiggles of garlic-chive oil and pil pil (traditionally made by blending salt cod, garlic and olive oil) and served over rice pilaf caramelized in corn juice is magnificent.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2023
Borscht, Uzbek pilaf and Georgian walnut chicken were too ordinary or regional.
—G. Daniela Galarza, Washington Post, 10 Aug. 2023
Alex’s wife, Tina, 63, is in the kitchen making rice pilaf, and Harout’s wife, Karen, 27, is nearby scooping the various dips into bowls alongside Tina’s homemade pickles and salads.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 22 June 2023
People walked up and were handed plates heaping with barbecue chicken, along with macaroni and cheese, rice pilaf, and other sides.
—Nick Stoico, BostonGlobe.com, 17 June 2023
Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 9 Feb. 2024
So far one person has reported a dental injury from eating the pilaf.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 9 Feb. 2024
Smith explores that tradition in this 111-page book, sharing recipes for oyster stew, crab pilaf and hard-crab stew.
—Andrea Weigl, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
This update on a classic rice pilaf is packed with fall flavors.
—Christopher Michel, Country Living, 5 Sep. 2023
The rainbow trout entree arrives sauced in nouvelle cuisine squiggles of garlic-chive oil and pil pil (traditionally made by blending salt cod, garlic and olive oil) and served over rice pilaf caramelized in corn juice is magnificent.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2023
Borscht, Uzbek pilaf and Georgian walnut chicken were too ordinary or regional.
—G. Daniela Galarza, Washington Post, 10 Aug. 2023
Alex’s wife, Tina, 63, is in the kitchen making rice pilaf, and Harout’s wife, Karen, 27, is nearby scooping the various dips into bowls alongside Tina’s homemade pickles and salads.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 22 June 2023
People walked up and were handed plates heaping with barbecue chicken, along with macaroni and cheese, rice pilaf, and other sides.
—Nick Stoico, BostonGlobe.com, 17 June 2023
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Word History
Etymology
Turkish & Persian; Turkish pilav, from Persian pilāv
First Known Use
1609, in the meaning defined above
Dictionary Entries Near pilaf
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“Pilaf.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pilaf. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.
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