Greek Rice Pilaf | How To Make Rice Like The Greek Restaurants

Here is a really easy recipe for Greek rice pilaf that's a hit with everybody!!! Using only a handful of simple ingredients, this recipe shows you how to make rice like the Greek restaurants...
INGREDIENTS LIST
* 2 cups long grain rice
* 3 cups chicken stock
* 1 cup lemon juice
* 1/2 stick salted butter
* 1 cup frozen peas
* Salt & pepper to taste
Hope you guys enjoy this video and if you have any questions, comments or suggestions, just give me a shout and I'll get back ASAP!!!!!
Try this today and take your meals from ordinary to OPA!!!!!
Hope you all love it!!!!!
Cheers,
Ken
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[@lilperchhunter]

This video and your potatoes saved me a drive to “The Danforth” exactly the sides we needed to make our Greek night complete!!! Thanks

[@KensGreekTable]

Haha awesome!!! Especially with the price of gas..,. 😂

[@miriammanolov9135]

My Greek neighbor says bottled lemon juice is for cleaning the bathroom 😂😂

[@KensGreekTable]

Haha tell him/her they’re right!!!! Nowhere near the same flavour as using real squeezed lemon juice....

[@Toriana_Shavon_LaVannah_Blade]

🤣

[@MTknitter22]

I am not even Greek and I say that too 🥰🥰

[@rayradiance666]

So true! I hate bottle citrus juice, it’s terrible and tastes so bad

[@TABL3SIX]

I made this like in the video, but instead of baking the rice I boiled it. 15 minute simmer covered and let it sit covered for another 15 minutes. It came out GLORIOUS!!! Tastes just like the restaurant style. THANKS!!!

[@KensGreekTable]

Thank YOU!!! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@anneangel9562]

OMG Ken, I just served this up with grilled chicken and Greek salad and the family went nuts. Much better than a restaurant and another testament to you. Thanks Ken...you are fabulous!

[@KensGreekTable]

Haha thanks very much Anne!!! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@David-lb4ke]

You ain’t got that big playing games. This is perfect like you said.

[@TheBigOllie]

"Holyshit" "squeeze some god damn lemons!" lol good video

[@alexgardner3125]

The lemon sass made my day

[@ERSCAUS]

I would love to have a meal with this Chef, drinking Greek wine and eating that great Greek food Ken prepares. Good conversation too! Yassou from Cape Town, SA.

[@KensGreekTable]

Thank you so much and much love to beautiful Cape Town!!! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@tjj1171]

If you're looking for the Temperature Setting for the Oven on this. It's 375 F 30 mins covered, 30 mins uncovered

[@Jackofalltradesmasterofnon-p6m]

Thank you i was going to ask in comments glad i scrolled down 😅

[@baronessax2114]

Thank you Ken! Excellent rice recipe. Couldn’t stop eating it. Also, I’m a vegetarian so I see vegetable stock instead and it still turned out great. Thanks for this amazing recipe.

[@KensGreekTable]

Thank YOU for your kind words and I’m really happy you liked the recipe!!! 👍🙏🏼💪✌️🙌

[@nippypinto]

I like this guy and I like the story behind the recipe.

[@lolarose4252]

Love this! It is short and sweet ( just the way i like it )

[@jdashlovela]

made this on stove top with dried parsley, dried dill, garlic powder and simply organic onion flakes and I added a bit of tumeric. delish!! served with roasted carrots and Greek slouvaki marinated chicken breast

[@stevefranklin9176]

My kind of chef.

[@KensGreekTable]

Thanks Steve!!! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@seagoer118]

I LOVE the fact that you're a REAL dude and you speak like my uncle giving me instructions. "Don't use that pre bottled lemon S#!T.... Squeeze some goddamn lemons!" :-D Thanks, been looking for a good Greek rice recipe.

[@KensGreekTable]

Haha thanks very much!!! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@olebeezie5653]

I loved that line too! 😂😂😂

[@turdferguson1040]

Nailed it! That's exactly what I was thinking and I idolize the uncle whom I was thinking about. Ken, I subscribed based on this video and your barstool conversation style. Been looking for my craved pilaf and this is it. Looking forward to all you've got. Thanks.

[@KensGreekTable]

Thanks very much Burt and welcome!!! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@ronniebutler3635]

Absolutely fantastic. I am doing this tomorrow to serve with my Greek lamb shanks that I am slow cooking. simple and easy when I am busy working full time. I love the fact that it is cooked in the oven. Thank you from the UK

[@KensGreekTable]

Thanks very much Ronnie and much love to the UK!!!! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@ronniebutler3635]

@@KensGreekTable Its my oven right now and yes the aroma is out of this world. Cheers!

[@ronniebutler3635]

I am making this again for a bbq Greek party in my garden in Cambridge United Kingdom to go with souvlaki. To celebrate restrictions unlocking slightly in UK Covid Pandemic. This recipe is fool proof and tastes absolutely amazing. I have googled and searched pilaf Greek rice but this is the tops. Serving it with your souvlaki and your Greek cabbage salad etc. Thank you

[@tatmang8248]

I love rice! and more when they prepare it like this .. I'm a fan of food😊❤❤❤

[@KensGreekTable]

Thank you for your comment!!! That’s fantastic!!! 👍👍👍

[@johnm9195]

I like this guy, very direct. Made this cause it sounded easy. Came out too lemony, was clumpy when done. Threw out the rest, good 😒

[@slayqueen5996]

Another great recipe!! Thank you! 😘

[@KensGreekTable]

Thanks very much Raquel!!! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@johnm9195]

I like this guy, very direct. Made this cause it sounded easy. Came out too lemony, was clumpy when done. Threw out the rest, good 😒.

[@jdashlovela]

I use a brand of chicken broth it's called GoBio. It comes in Cubes. It's less salty. I get it from Metro.

[@donnapolymeris5989]

Pack it in measuring cup and invert it on to your plate, looks very nice. Use an cup of your choice, we generally use 1/2 cup. Sprinkle some chopped parsley, what a presentation a long side your meat of choice.

[@christianalexandrou3321]

Much better than boiling the rice nice and simple please keep it like that

[@KensGreekTable]

Thanks Christian!!! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@jenniferhicks2315]

We are self-quarantining right now so I’m making this with bottled lemon juice. 😬 Let’s hope it’s edible. I won’t blame you if it turns out poorly!

[@KensGreekTable]

Haha no worries Jennifer, I’m sure it will be fine. Enjoy and let me know how it turns out....

[@lotorsempire90]

Wouldnt have thought they would have added butter. Yum.

[@albertbouw5445]

sounds delishand simple

[@KensGreekTable]

Thank you for your comment Albert!!! Yes and yes.... 👍🙏🏼💪🙌

[@MegaYourkidding]

Thank you Ken I try all your dishes and love your videos. My husband loves them also. Best wishes.

[@KensGreekTable]

Thank you so much!!! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 I really appreciate it and that’s what matters most...,

[@ronniebutler3635]

It is the best go to Greek Pilaf rice.

[@KensGreekTable]

🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@s.a.m7749]

Ken Levendi, great idea 💡 Your a legend and we enjoy watching your explanations on food, the real deal 👍👍

[@HelenNerantzoulis]

Love it sooo yammy thank you Ken ❤👍🇬🇷🇬🇷🇬🇷

[@kasypertab2805]

Looks amazing!! Great video😊😊😊

[@KensGreekTable]

Thanks Kasy!!! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@donnaregenauer2757]

Looks great

[@KensGreekTable]

Thanks Donna!!! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@georgialouki2078]

I made this today and wow!!! Its so good!!!!

[@KensGreekTable]

🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼👍👍👍

[@francesmcallister1799]

I’m going to cook it tonight Ken. I hope it turns out as good as your looked

[@KensGreekTable]

It’s very simple Fran, just do what I do and I’m sure you will be fine. Let me know how it turns out…. Go get’em tiger!!!!

[@jdashlovela]

love it. great video!! I'm going go try it with greek potatoes and greek chicken

[@gailjones6925]

Looks so delicious, Tfs 🇬🇷😋🇬🇷

[@KensGreekTable]

Thanks Gail!!! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@normano3573]

Butter is healthy!

[@KensGreekTable]

👍👍👍

[@petepano6109]

simply delish!1, yasou Ken, opaaa!

[@KensGreekTable]

Thanks Pete!!! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@macharris4211]

LOL! "Squeeze some G** D*** lemons!" I love it.

[@debbiesa34]

Mmmm . I have to try this recipe. Thank you. Love from Austin Tx❤️

[@KensGreekTable]

🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@JackRR15]

Man I really hope this turns out like my restaurant rice I will give this a try for sure. I've been hunting long for the rice that my local greek restaurant named "Au vieux duluth" uses. If I can get that same tasting rice then it solves my side dish dilemma of always getting fries lol.

[@bobbiweber7288]

Love all your recipes your awesome!

[@jguknowho915]

Thank you, great recipe!!!!

[@soula912]

How have I not seen this? Looks delicious 😋

[@KensGreekTable]

Weeeeell, I didn’t want to say anything Soula but you have been slacking lately. Taking you a while to comment…. 😂😂😂

[@soula912]

Hahahaha 🤣 My bad lol 😂 I must do better ha 😆 😅

[@noah_zm]

This recipe has quickly become my go to. The flavour is incredible!

[@baronessax2114]

Cooking it at the moment. Enjoyed the video

[@KensGreekTable]

Thanks very much!!! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@RosieCooks]

Good job. Looks yummy!

[@lilyhanns6471]

Excellent 👌 video.

[@KensGreekTable]

Thank you Lily!!! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@SuperMoeski69]

Never trust a skinny chef. I’m trying this 😂

[@bessdivision9576]

What is oven temperature?

[@robbieborden6490]

What tempuratre do you bake it at...

[@KensGreekTable]

375°f on middle rack

[@robbieborden6490]

@@KensGreekTable I think your the first person on KZbin to reply to me thanks

[@KensGreekTable]

Haha thanks but I think it’s only fair. If you or anybody can take the time to send me a message, question or comment, the least I can do is acknowledge it if not reply. Unless it’s rude or from a douche LOL In which case I just ignore or delete.... 🙏🏼😂👍✌️

[@francelinacamilo4234]

Thank you so much I love it delicious ❤🙏✌

[@KensGreekTable]

You’re very welcome Francelina!!! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@francelinacamilo4234]

I made this rice for the first time my family love it the only think I have to change for less LEMON juice I under if you have another recipe for Greek rice , please send it I appreciated I Wii subscribe your channel makes easier thanks so much

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Every time he curses, I recommend this channel to one of my friends.

[@tracydavis4684]

You had me at, squeeze your own gotdamn lemons!!!!!

[@asmrfix24]

fab

[@KensGreekTable]

🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@adrianaavina4566]

What’s the oven temp?

[@tinolonginotti1997]

Ella!!! Yorgo! Thos e meh toe pilafee!

[@RedCanyonWolf]

Squeeze some god damn lemons 😂 😂

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This guy seems like a cool dude. Subscribed!

[@KensGreekTable]

Seems??? 🤣🤣🤣 Thanks very much and welcome…. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@criticalmass613]

"Don't use pre-made lemon shit. Squeeze some god damn lemons." Ha!

[@workinonit7508]

Love your voice

[@KensGreekTable]

Thank you.... 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@ruthdenney1711]

What do we set the oven to for this recipe?

[@WaynePDL]

Ok ok..... I'll squeeze some lemons 😂🤣😂

[@KensGreekTable]

Haha 👍👍👍

[@lubapatitucci5831]

Gave you a👍

[@KensGreekTable]

🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@jdashlovela]

Can you make a rice like Mr. Greek with the tomato sauce on it?

[@stevieo9909]

Great channel!! Are you from Toronto? Wish you continued success Ken....

[@KensGreekTable]

Thanks very much Steve!!! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 Yes I am....

[@stevieo9909]

@@KensGreekTable I thought so. I spent many of my teenage years on the Danforth. Many memories in club Opa and Iliada's Cafe..... There were some serious boys on the Danforth back then..... You're an awesome chef and have great content. Keep going bro!! All the best. I'll stay in touch. Take care Ken

[@sarahkousba9304]

awesome recipe!! two questions though, is it possible to make this in the rice cooker? and also we just add turmeric to make it yellow like in the restaurants right??

[@KensGreekTable]

Thanks very much Sarah!!! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 Even though I’ve never tried it in a rice cooker, I don’t see why you can’t... good luck!!!

[@jdashlovela]

how come we can't make this on the stove? I made it in my persian rice cooker.

[@katherinesway104]

Do you rinse the rice?

[@KensGreekTable]

I don’t but if you want to, you can....

[@ronniebutler3635]

ken can I use some left over beef stock in this recipe if I have not got any chicken or veg stock? Many thanks Ronnie Ronara Butler from Cambridge UK.

[@KensGreekTable]

Absolutely you can Ronnie!!! 👍👍👍 Go for it….

[@ronniebutler3635]

Wonderful thank you I am making it now. It is my favourite rice dish. I am cooking stifado. Thank you for your awesome videos, please put on how you make a beef stifado if you can. Love from the United Kingdom. x

[@KensGreekTable]

👍❤️🙌🙏🏼

[@ronniebutler3635]

Oh no I just found out that Ken passed away over 2 years ago.....I am so sorry and he is missed xxx

[@WhitMcMo]

Squeeze some Goddamned lemons! Please make this a tee shirt with a little Greek flag. I'll buy at least 6.

[@brianneharrett4531]

Hi! I made your recipe but it came out a very gummy consistency. I used Jasmine rice, is that why? Any other recommendations to avoid the gummy consistency? The flavour was great!

[@KensGreekTable]

Oh no. Typically jasmine rice is stickier than other rice . Sounds like that was the issue. I usually use either basmati or plain long grain white rice....

[@johnlafleur9251]

If you soak Jasmine rice in water for 15-20 minutes before starting, then strain, it will remove much of the starch which causes the gumminess.

[@Toriana_Shavon_LaVannah_Blade]

Could I use use veggie stock and olive oil instead of butter for a vegan? Thanks!

[@KensGreekTable]

Absolutely!!! You can adjust each recipe to suit your needs and tastes.... welcome back!! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@Toriana_Shavon_LaVannah_Blade]

Ken Panagopoulos Thanks! I’m always looking for different ethnic dishes for my church dinners on Sundays. We have a few vegans in our congregation and I try to have at least two dishes they can enjoy. I’ll let you know how it fares this Sunday. I’m going to also make Greek lemon potatoes and gyro meat with a nice Greek salad! I’ll have some store bought pita though...and since I’m a GA 🍑 at heart, I’ll have some buttery cornbread on deck! I’m excited just thinking of Sunday’s menu! Thanks again and be blessed! ✝️💜

[@rayray52577]

Where’s the parsley! Looks good though.

[@daviddellarocca9409]

Mingia all that butter

[@tetelestaicreations5740]

resubscribed

[@KensGreekTable]

Thank you!!! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@Toriana_Shavon_LaVannah_Blade]

Tetelestai Creations Now I’ve subscribed!

[@joytimartin1134]

Temp of oven and overall time to bake

[@paulgentile1024]

folks don't have a gun pointed to head to listen to it !!!... Free-will baby

[@erambanoumeghdadi9633]

What’s the oven temperature please!

[@KensGreekTable]

It’s 400°f and it’s at around the 1:10 point of the vid....

[@daork1]

I like how this guy talks squeeze those g damn lemons lol

[@Libragirlalways9]

Squeeze some god damn lemons hahaha! So, if I wanted to half this, would it be 1 C rice and 1.5 C chicken stock? Also, did you use fresh / canned peas or frozen? If frozen, I assume you didn't thaw first. Thanks as always!

[@KensGreekTable]

Haha thank you Rachelle!!! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 You can half the recipe by just halving the ingredient counts and yes, I used frozen peas and I cooked from frozen....

[@mscekennedy]

Ken. Please add oven temp please.

[@asianhobbo8060]

400 degrees stated at the beginning!

[@farha2307]

Thanks! I missed that info too 😊

[@Codly_Games]

It was great but I'm opinion too much lemon

[@KensGreekTable]

Never!!!! 😂😂😂

[@stevestrang2376]

Awesome! Please don’t use that lemon squeeze sh!t!

[@KensGreekTable]

Haha 👍👍👍

[@stevestrang2376]

@@KensGreekTable we made it last night and it was excellent! Thanks again for posting!

[@justinbudreau4814]

*squeeze some goddamn lemons* SUBSCRIIIIIBED

[@igoyz]

Hello, can I use instant pot or rice cooker? Or maybe what is the temp of the oven ?

[@KensGreekTable]

Although I’ve never tried it that way, you can try it and let me know lol Oven temp. is 375°. Good luck!!!

[@igoyz]

Its me again, is it ok if I use half cup of lemon instead of 1 cup? Or it will ruin the taste? This is my first time making greek food. :)

[@KensGreekTable]

Hi me again!! Haha you can adjust the recipe to whatever you’re comfortable with....

[@igoyz]

Thank you so much for a fast reply! Yey!

[@igoyz]

Hello! I made this today and i dunno what I did but it bacame mushy... it became like risotto? It didn't became like yours :( though the taste is so good

[@mindimartian9821]

I love this guy!! I "liked" for this comment: "squeeze some g0ddamn lemons".... haha. Sounded just like my yaya!

[@KensGreekTable]

Haha thank you!!! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@AndytheChav]

Fantastic recipe plus a truly hot looking guy.

[@KensGreekTable]

Thanks very much!!! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@Toriana_Shavon_LaVannah_Blade]

His voice is to die...and he can cook???!!! Say what????

[@LorenzKamo]

Temperature for baking?

[@KensGreekTable]

It’s 400°f and it’s at around the 1:10 point of the vid....

[@RobboElRobbo]

squeeze some god damn lemons

[@helinick81]

TO pilafi den ine americanico file !

[@scottmatthews1039]

Came for the recipe, stayed for the profanity ;)

[@costaskouletsis3436]

I e

[@MegaYourkidding]

Ken my dear man I love you and your food but please leave out the bad language. The world is full of it and you don't need it you are wonderful on your own. Thanks

[@KensGreekTable]

Thank you, I’ll try....

[@workinonit7508]

looks good too much butter!

[@KensGreekTable]

Haha thank you but never too much butter...

[@workinonit7508]

@@KensGreekTable I think I could use like 2.5 cups and 1/4 butter can I ask where you based out of?

[@kristinabrown9201]

I made this and it was a mushy sour disaster.

[@KensGreekTable]

Oh no Kristina, sorry to hear that. Sounds like it’s a a liquid issue.... maybe use less next time and let the rice absorb the liquid.

[@duane3694]

lost me at the peas

[@KensGreekTable]

I hear that a lot.... lol