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The Spruce / Ahlam Raffii
Nutritional Guidelines (per serving) | |
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243 | Calories |
6g | Fat |
42g | Carbs |
5g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings: 4 | |
Amount per serving | |
Calories | 243 |
% Daily Value* | |
Total Fat 6g | 7% |
Saturated Fat 1g | 5% |
Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
Sodium 458mg | 20% |
Total Carbohydrate 42g | 15% |
Dietary Fiber 1g | 4% |
Protein 5g | |
Calcium 14mg | 1% |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. |
Are you tired of plain boiled rice? Add some flair to your meat and poultry menus with this easy and tasty recipe for classic sehriyeli pilav (Turkish rice pilaf).
Rice pilaf is famous all over the world and served in some of the finest restaurants as a side dish to poultry or red meats. In Turkey, pilav (pee-LAHV) is the word used to describe not only one but a whole array of dishes made with rice. They can sometimes include meats, currants, and spices or be straightforward and very versatile such as this rice pilaf with orzo recipe.
This particular pilaf is cooked with butter, oil, and orzo. It's a nice side to serve with grilled meats, stewed dishes, and anywhere you would serve plain rice. If you want to transform it into an entrée, try a Turkish rice pilaf with chicken and chickpeas.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon butter or margarine
- 1 tablespoon cooking oil
- 2 tablespoons orzo pasta
- 1 cup rice (baldo or Calrose)
- 2 cups chicken broth (or bouillon)
- Salt (to taste)
- Black pepper (to taste)
Steps to Make It
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Gather the ingredients.
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In a shallow saucepan, melt the butter and oil together. Once melted, add the orzo and stir continuously over medium heat until the pasta turns a dark golden color. Be careful and keep stirring so the butter and orzo don't burn.
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Add the uncooked rice and stir thoroughly until the oil has worked its way through all the grains. Add the chicken broth, salt, and pepper and then bring to a boil. If you are using chicken bouillon in place of stock, cut down or omit the salt.
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Cover and reduce the heat. Let the rice slowly simmer until the liquid disappears.
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Without removing the cover, take the pan from the heat and put it aside to cool down. Keep the top on at all times while the rice cools. Note: If too much condensation forms on the inside of the lid, open it and cover the top of the pan with a few paper towels, then close the lid over them. This will absorb excess moisture and allow the rice to continue steaming at an even pace.
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Before serving, open the lid and gently stir the rice to loosen the bottom and separate the grains.
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You can use a small dessert bowl as a mold to give it that signature rice pilaf look. Fill the bowl and pack in the warm rice with the back of a spoon. Invert the bowl onto a serving plate. The pilaf will pop out in the shape of the bowl. Enjoy.
The Spruce / Ahlam Raffii
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