Pilau (Noun)
Meaning
Rice cooked in well-seasoned broth with onions or celery and usually poultry or game or shellfish and sometimes tomatoes.
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Examples
- The chef added succulent shrimp to the pilau, making it a seafood lover's dream dish.
- Her grandmother's secret recipe for pilau had been passed down through generations of family cooks.
- The aroma of saffron and spices wafted from the pilau, teasing the senses and building anticipation.
- At the outdoor festival, vendors sold steaming plates of pilau, a flavorful and satisfying meal option.
- The recipe for chicken pilau was a staple in many Southern households, often served at family gatherings and holidays.