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Turkish Dolma Pilav

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Turkish dolma pilav also called iç pilav is a spiced pilav-style rice dish that can be used to make stuffed grape leaves, cabbage rolls, or to stuff vegetables like green peppers or zucchini. It can also be served as a side dish, usually with poultry or lamb, or as a main course with liver.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup basmati rice
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 1–2 cups water
  • Pine nuts
  • Dried currants
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1–2 tsp dried mint
  • 1–2 tsp white sugar
  • Salt
  • Black pepper
  • Butter

Instructions

  1. 1
    Wash the rice until the water runs clear.
  2. 2
    Sauté pine nuts and onions over medium heat in a deep skillet with lid
  3. 3
    Add cinnamon, mint, salt, sugar and black pepper
  4. 4
    Add the rice and stir constantly until the rice turns translucent
  5. 5
    Add water, enough to cover the rice and cook on low heat.
  6. 6
    When the water is absorbed, check the rice. Add more water or spices if needed.
  7. 7
    Quickly add currants; they should soften in the steam but can be soaked in hot water if preferred.
  8. 8
    If needed, use paper towel and a pan with a closed lid to steam the rice until it is finished cooking.
Cuisine
Turkish

Recipe Attribution

Wikibooks Cookbook
en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Cookbook:Turkish_Dolma_Pilav