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Pirinc Pilavi

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. 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. 2

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

  3. 3

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

  4. 4

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

  5. 5

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

  6. 6

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

  7. 7

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

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Questions

What is Pirinc Pilavi?

Classic Turkish rice pilaf cooked with butter, toasted orzo, and warm chicken broth for a fluffy and fragrant side dish. This reference files it under Turkish side: made on the stovetop, rated easy and about 35 minutes start to finish.

Do I need to rinse the grain for Pirinc Pilavi?

Step 1 reads: "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." Yes. Step 1 washes off what coats the grain: surface starch on rice, which makes it clump and turn gummy, or the bitter natural coating on quinoa. Rinse until the water runs mostly clear.

Can I make Pirinc Pilavi dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Pirinc Pilavi 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 Pirinc Pilavi 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 many calories are in Pirinc Pilavi?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 280 calories, with 6 g protein, 45 g carbohydrate and 9 g fat, plus 2 g fiber and 480 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

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