Pasta & RiceDifficulty: easy
Sade Pilav (Turkish Rice Pilaf)
Buttery Turkish rice with golden orzo — the side that accompanies everything in Turkey.
5
Prep Time
25
Cook Time
4
Servings
Ingredients
Instructions
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1Rinse the rice until the water runs clear, then drain.
2Melt the butter and fry the orzo until deep golden, 3-4 minutes.
3Add the rice and stir 2 minutes to coat every grain.
4Pour in the hot stock and salt.
5Simmer covered on the lowest heat 15 minutes — do not lift the lid.
6Rest off the heat 10 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
Chef's Tip
- Frying the raw rice in butter coats each grain in fat so it cooks separate, never sticky.
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- The orzo adds nutty depth and the little golden specks the dish is known for.
- The full 10-minute rest off heat finishes the steaming — lifting the lid early gives crunchy centers.
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