Turkish Rice - Sehriyeli Pilav

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  • Cook Time

    mins

  • Additional Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    20 mins

  • Servings

    4 people

  • Calories

    438 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish

  • Cuisine

    Turkish

Turkish Rice - Sehriyeli Pilav

Turkish rice is fluffy, buttery, rich and very tasty, perfect with roasted meats and vegetables dishes.

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Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon butter Add ½ tablespoon more if you like it very buttery.
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 50 g orzo pasta ¼ cup
  • 400 g baldo rice 2 cups, or Arborio rice, rinsed and drained
  • 950 ml water 4 cups, freshly boiled or chicken stock
  • 1 teaspoon salt adjust according to taste if using stock
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Instructions

  1. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a medium saucepan on low-medium heat in and add 1 teaspoon olive oil. Stir in 50 g orzo pasta and cook for 1 minute till it darkens very slightly (be careful not to let it burn). 
  2. Add 400 g baldo rice and stir till it is lightly golden and the rice is coated in butter.
  3. Pour in 950 ml water or liquid, add 1 teaspoon salt and stir. Cover with a lid, bring to a boil then simmer for 10 minutes. Do not uncover and do not stir during this time.
  4. Remove from heat, keep the lid on and leave it to rest for 5 mins. Fluff with a fork and serve.

Notes

  • Turkish rice should not be sticky so rinse uncooked rice till the water runs clear to remove the starch.
  • This recipe uses orzo pasta which can be substituted with small strand vermicelli (Note: vermicelli will roast in half the time, take care not to let it burn).
  • Once the lid is placed on the saucepan, do not stir during cooking. When it has finished cooking leave the lid on for a further 10 minutes before serving so the rice continues to steam.
  • Storing leftovers - Turkish rice will keep in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
  • Using leftover Turkish rice - stir into soups, mix into salads or serve warm with meat or vegetable dishes.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 438kcal (22%) Carbohydrates 88g (29%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g Monounsaturated Fat 2g Trans Fat 0.1g Cholesterol 8mg (3%) Sodium 618mg (26%) Potassium 105mg (3%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 0.3g (1%) Vitamin A 87IU (2%) Calcium 14mg (1%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 438 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 438kcal 22%
Carbohydrates 88g 29%
Protein 8g 16%
Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g 2%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Trans Fat 0.1g 5%
Cholesterol 8mg 3%
Sodium 618mg 26%
Potassium 105mg 2%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 0.3g 1%
Vitamin A 87IU 2%
Calcium 14mg 1%
Iron 4mg 22%

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

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