Pirinç Pilavı
Nefis Yemek Tarifleri lays a paper towel under the lid for the fifteen-minute rest, pulling steam off so each grain stays separate.
Pirinç Pilavı appears on nearly every Turkish table as a side, and the orzo stirred into it, arpa şehriye, toasts alongside the rice grains in butter and olive oil before a drop of water enters the pot. Nefis Yemek Tarifleri builds that nutty base deliberately, then finishes the cooked pilaf with a paper towel laid across the pot opening beneath the lid, a step that pulls excess steam away from the rice and keeps each grain separate through the fifteen-minute rest.
What you'll need
Serves 5 · Stated in recipe
- 2 cups / 400gPirinçRice2 cups / 400gRicePirinç
- 2 tbsp / 30gTereyağıButter2 tbsp / 30gButterTereyağı
- 2 tbsp / 30mlZeytinyağıOlive oil2 tbsp / 30mlOlive oilZeytinyağı
- 2 tbsp / 20gArpa şehriyeOrzo pasta2 tbsp / 20gOrzo pastaArpa şehriye
- 4 cups / 800mlSıcak suHot water4 cups / 800mlHot waterSıcak su
- 1 tspTuzSalt1 tspSaltTuz
- as neededIlık suLukewarm wateras neededLukewarm waterIlık su
Cook it through
One step at a time.
- Step 101Step 01 / 08
Soak the rice
Pirinci ıslatınPlace the rice in a deep bowl. Add 1 tsp salt and enough lukewarm water to fully cover the rice. Let it soak for 20 minutes.
Timer · 20 minIn the app · Timer20 min - Step 202Step 02 / 08
Rinse and drain rice
Pirinci yıkayın ve süzünTransfer the soaked rice to a colander and rinse it under cold running water until the water runs clear, removing excess starch.
Timer · 3 minIn the app · Timer3 min - Step 303Step 03 / 08
Melt butter and oil
Tereyağını eritinAdd the butter and olive oil to a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir until the butter is fully melted.
Timer · 2 minIn the app · Timer2 min - Step 404Step 04 / 08
Toast the orzo
Şehriyeleri kavurunAdd the orzo to the melted butter and olive oil. Stir continuously over medium heat until the orzo turns golden brown.
Timer · 3 minIn the app · Timer3 min - Step 505Step 05 / 08
Add and toast rice
Pirinci ekleyin ve kavurunAdd the drained rice to the pan. Stir and continue cooking over medium heat for about 2-3 minutes until the rice grains look slightly translucent.
Timer · 2 minIn the app · Timer2 min - Step 606Step 06 / 08
Add salt and water; cook
Tuz ve suyu ekleyin; pişirinAdd the salt and pour in the 4 cups / 800ml of hot water. Cover the pot and bring to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, reduce to low heat and cook until all the water is absorbed.
By feel · Watch the potBy FeelNo timer — watch the pot. - Step 707Step 07 / 08
Rest the pilaf
Pilavı dinlendirinOnce all the water is absorbed, place a paper towel or clean cloth over the pot opening, then replace the lid on top. Let the pilaf rest off the heat for 15 minutes — the towel absorbs excess steam and keeps the rice fluffy.
Timer · 15 minIn the app · Timer15 min - Step 808Step 08 / 08
Fluff and serve
Karıştırın ve servis yapınGently fluff the pilaf with a fork or spoon and transfer to a serving dish.
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Get Whisq for iOSPlace the rice in a deep bowl. Add 1 tsp salt and enough lukewarm water to fully cover the rice. Let it soak for 20 minutes.
Add the drained rice to the pan. Stir and continue cooking over medium heat for about 2-3 minutes until the rice grains look slightly translucent.
Gently fluff the pilaf with a fork or spoon and transfer to a serving dish.
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