Pirinc Pilavi

Name: Pirinc Pilavi
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Turkish
Ingredients: 2 cups Baldo or long-grain white rice, rinsed; 3 tbsp orzo pasta; 3 tbsp unsalted butter; 2 tbsp olive oil; 3 cups hot chicken broth; 1 tsp salt

Classic Turkish rice pilaf cooked with butter, toasted orzo, and warm chicken broth for a fluffy and fragrant side dish.

35 minEasyServes 4280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 cups Baldo or long-grain white rice, rinsed
3 tbsp orzo pasta
3 tbsp unsalted butter
2 tbsp olive oil
3 cups hot chicken broth
1 tsp salt

Instructions

1

Soak 2 cups rinsed Baldo or long-grain white rice in warm salted water for 15 minutes, then rinse thoroughly until water runs clear and drain well.
2

Heat 2 tbsp olive oil and 3 tbsp unsalted butter in a saucepan over medium heat until butter melts and bubbles.
3

Add 3 tbsp orzo pasta and cook, stirring constantly, until deeply golden brown.
4

Add drained 2 cups rinsed Baldo or long-grain white rice and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes until translucent.
5

Pour in hot 3 cups hot chicken broth and 1 tsp salt, then bring to a boil.
6

Cover with a tight lid, reduce heat to low, and simmer undisturbed for 15 minutes until liquid is absorbed.
7

Remove from heat, place a towel under lid, and rest for 10 minutes before fluffing.

Questions

Can I make Pirinc Pilavi dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 3 tbsp unsalted butter. Swap the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Can I make Pirinc Pilavi gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 3 tbsp orzo pasta. Swap the pasta for a gluten-free one, cooked a minute short of its package time. Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Pirinc Pilavi keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Pirinc Pilavi?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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