Turkish Pilaf With Vermicelli (Sehriyeli Pilav)

"Posting for ZWT6 North Africa/Middle East region. From www.turkishfoodandrecipes.com If using Vermicelli break into 2 inch pieces."
 
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Ready In:
40mins
Ingredients:
7
Serves:
4-6
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ingredients

  • 1 cup long grain rice
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 2 tablespoons vermicelli or 2 tablespoons orzo pasta
  • 1 12 - 2 cups hot water (explained below) or 1 1/2-2 cups chicken stock (explained below)
  • also you can add 1 cube of chicken bouillon to hot water
  • 1 teaspoon salt
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directions

  • Wash the rice several times with warm water and drain. Cover the rice with warm water and leave it for 15-20 minutes and drain. If you do not have time for this, just wash the rice and then drain.
  • Place the butter and oil in a saucepan or pot and add the vermicelli or orzo. Over low-heat, fry until their color starts changing to golden brown. Do not over fry, take the pot from the stove as soon as you see the golden brown color and add the rice. Then, again place the pot on the stove and stir for 3-4 minutes over medium heat.
  • Finally, add the hot chicken stock / water (If you leave the rice in water before cooking, use 1 ½ cup hot water otherwise use 2 cups). Add the salt and close the lid and cook over low heat, until the rice absorbs all the water. Meanwhile you can stir once or twice.
  • Let the pilaf stand for about 5-10 minutes before serving.
  • Pilaf goes well with any kind of dish.
  • P.S: You can also add 1 tsp of lemon juice with the water, to make the pilaf shine.

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Reviews

  1. I love rice and enjoyed this slightly different version, easily prepared and very good. Thank you, Papa D, made in fond memory.
     
  2. I used vermicelli. I cooked the rice about 20 minutes. It turned out so tasty. With just a few ingredients. It was easy to do. Made for Papa D's cookathon.
     
  3. I thought this was an Armenian recipe. Probably it's very popular in the Middle East. Very much enjoyed,especially by DDs. The butter is a must in this yummy dish.Made for ZWT6. Update:DH liked it so much I made it twice during the ZWT.
     
  4. This is a very versatile dish. It's not the star player in the meal, but it plays backup very well. I used orzo, homemade chicken stock, and the optional lemon juice. It was the perfect background to recipe #233011. I can see adding chopped herbs to this at the end to match whatever other dish I'm preparing. Made for ZWT6.
     
  5. This is great rice that can be paired with just about anything! Made as is (even added a squeeze of lemon juice) and it was perfect. I made half the recipe since DS's don't like rice; will make the full amount next time, DH and I loved it. Made for ZWT6 NA*ME.
     
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