Barley Vermicelli Rice Pilaf And Turkish Cacik Recipe

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt adds protein while maintaining creaminess.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is a more budget-friendly option.

Measure 2.5 kilograms of rice with a bowl and add barley vermicelli.

Soak 2 cups of rice in warm water for 40 minutes.

Wash the rice 3 times with water and place it in a strainer to dehydrate.

In a large pot, add sunflower oil and then add the barley vermicelli, stirring to fry.

Roast the barley vermicelli until it turns pink.

Add the washed rice to the pot and roast by mixing gently.

Add chicken bouillon and salt, calculating the amount of salt to add based on the total weight of the ingredients.

Add 2.5 cups of boiling water to the pot, mix, and close the lid.

After 10 minutes, turn off the heat and wait for 40 minutes.

After waiting, mix the rice and leave it for a little longer until ready to serve.

For Turkish cacik, add yogurt to a pot, then add some cold water, olive oil, salt, dry mint, chopped cucumber, more water, chopped parsley, and mint.

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