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Turkish Rice - Sehriyeli Pilav
Turkish rice is fluffy, buttery, rich and very tasty, perfect with roasted meats and vegetables dishes.
Cook Time
mins
Additional Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 438 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Turkish
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- 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).
- Add 400 g baldo rice and stir till it is lightly golden and the rice is coated in butter.
- 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.
- Remove from heat, keep the lid on and leave it to rest for 5 mins. Fluff with a fork and serve.
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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
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
% 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.