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Turkish Rice Pilav with Orzo (Sehriyeli Pilav)

This super-simple Turkish Rice Pilav is so tasty! Buttery and packed with flavour it's a simple and super-effective little side dish that pairs with so many things.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Resting Time
20 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 290 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Turkish

Ingredients

  • 1 cup white rice (calrose, long grain)
  • 2 cups chicken stock (or vegetable)
  • 2 tbsp orzo
  • 2 tbsp butter (unsalted)
  • salt & pepper

Instructions

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  1. In a saucepan, over a moderate heat, melt the butter until bubbling. Add the orzo and raw rice and stir fry for 1 minute to coat everything in butter. Season with salt & pepper then pour in the stock.
  2. Heat until just boiling then, reduce the heat to low so that it’s just barely simmering. Put on a lid and cook for 20-25 minutes without stirring. All the stock should have evaporated. Check by making a deep hole to the bottom of the pan to see if it's dry. If not, cook until it is - don't stir the rice!.
  3. When dry, make a few holes in the rice with a wooden spoon, then place a clean tea towel or a couple of paper towels over the pan and then return the lid. This will allow the rice to continue to steam/cool without any condensation dripping back into the pan and making everything stodgy. 
  4. Leave for 20 minutes, then fluff with a fork and serve either warm or at room temperature.

Notes

  • You can add extra flavours and textures to the pilav before cooking. I often add about ¼ cup of pistachio or pine nuts (I fry them at the same time as the rice and orzo) and sometimes I’ll add ¼ cup of sultanas or chopped dried apricots (I add the same time as the stock).
  • I’ll often sprinkle my pilaf with fresh herbs like mint, dill or parsley at the end, for a little extra fragrance.
  • If you can’t get hold of orzo, you can use a little thin spaghetti or vermicelli pasta snapped into small pieces (about ½ inch).

Nutrition Information

Calories 290kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 47g (16%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 19mg (6%) Sodium 224mg (9%) Potassium 197mg (6%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 179IU (4%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 20mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 290

% Daily Value*

Calories 290kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 47g 16%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 19mg 6%
Sodium 224mg 9%
Potassium 197mg 4%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 179IU 4%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 20mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.