Serves: 24 (6 oz. each)
1 3.3 lb. pouch or 64 oz. can* red or pink Alaska Salmon, drained (reserve liquid)
4 oz. (8 slices) bacon, diced 1/2″
2 cups yellow onion, diced 1/4″
1 Tbsp. garlic, minced
2 lbs. (5 cups) long grain white rice
2 tsp. ground cumin
2 tsp. ground chile powder
3 Tbsp. chicken base
2 oz. (2 1/2 qts.) water, hot
3 cups frozen peas, thawed
1 lb. (1/2 cup) fresh mint or parsley, finely chopped
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, as needed
*For canned, remove skin and bones
In large bowl, gently break drained salmon into large chunks. Set aside along with reserved liquid.
In large saucepan, cook bacon for 3-5 minutes over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and cook for another 3-5 minutes until soft and bacon is almost crisp.
Stir in rice, cumin and chile powder. Cook 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Combine chicken base with hot water. Pour stock and reserved salmon liquid into pot; stir to combine.
Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 40-45 minutes until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
Gently fold peas, salmon chunks and mint or parsley into rice; heat through. Season with salt and pepper. Hold hot for service.
To serve, portion 1 cup pilaf per plate.
Tip:
Serve pilaf with grilled Alaska Halibut or Cod.