The status of a fully independent state should be contrasted with that of dependent or vassal states, where a superior state has the legal authority to impose its will over the subject, or inferior, state.
plural pilafs. Learner's definition of PILAF. [count, noncount] : a dish that is made of seasoned rice and vegetables and often meat. a vegetable pilaf. a serving of rice pilaf.
Rice in Valencian paella is never braised in oil, as pilaf, though the paella made further southwest of Valencia often is. 1  Heat oil in a paella. 2  Saute sautÃ© meat after seasoning with. 3  Salt add green vegetables and saute sautÃ©.  until soft