What is the difference between plain steamed rice and rice pilaf?

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Steamed rice is just that. A Palif has flavor built in.

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pi·laf or pi·laff ( P ) Pronunciation Key (p-läf, pläf) also pi·lau (p-läf, -lô, -lou, pläf, -lô, -lou) n. A steamed rice dish often with meat, shellfish, or vegetables in a seasoned broth.

[Persian pilw, from Turkish pilâv.]

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