Turkish Pilav (Pilaf) With Orzo | Best Turkish Side Dish

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil reduces saturated fat while adding flavor.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon cubes

Vegetable broth is lower in calories and suitable for vegetarians.

Soak 2 cups of rice in salty hot water for at least 1 hour.

Heat 4 tbsp olive oil and 1 tbsp butter in a wide shallow copper pan.

Fry orzo pasta until it has a nice color.

Add the soaked and washed rice to the pan and sauté for 4-5 minutes until heated and slightly colored.

Add 1 tsp salt and continue to sauté until the rice resembles wet sand.

Pour in 2 cups chicken stock and 1 cup plus 1/4 cups hot water.

Cook on the lowest heat for about 10 minutes until all the water is absorbed.

Turn off the heat and let it rest with the lid on for 10-15 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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