Are you tired of plain boiled rice? Add some flair to your meat and poultry menus with this easy and tasty recipe for classic Turkish rice pilaf.
How Long Will It Take You to Prepare Turkish Rice?
It is hard to believe but 25 minutes in total, you will have an unforgettable taste with this member of Turkish cuisine. With 5-minutes-preparation, cooking pilaf takes you 25 minutes in total. At the end of cooking, you will have 4 servings with the following ingredients. Furthermore, we highly recommend you to prepare the Mediterranean Salad next to pilaf on the table!
Ingredients of Turkish Style Rice
- 1 tablespoon butter or margarine
- 1 tablespoon cooking oil
- 2 tablespoons orzo pasta
- 1 cup rice (Baldo or Calrose)
- 2 cups chicken broth
- Salt (to taste)
- Black pepper (to taste)
How To Cook Turkish-Style Rice Pilaf With Orzo
- Gather the ingredients.
4. Cover and reduce the heat. Let the rice slowly simmer until the liquid disappears.
Continue with Other Steps
6. Before serving, open the lid and gently stir the rice to loosen the bottom and separate the grains.