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Pilav

Pilav/pee-LAHV/
Also known as: Turkish Rice Pilaf
Pilav
About this dish

Buttery Turkish rice pilaf, often cooked with orzo pasta for a nutty, toasted flavor.

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Ingredients
🍚2 cups rice
🍝1/4 cup orzo pasta
🧈3 tbsp butter
🫙3.5 cups chicken stock
Method
Serves 2
1
Toast the orzo in butter until golden.
2
Add the rice and stir to coat.
3
Pour in hot stock and season with salt.
4
Cover and simmer until the liquid is fully absorbed.
5
Let rest covered for 10 minutes before fluffing and serving.
✓ What Makes it Authentic

Pilav is a fundamental Turkish rice dish, commonly served as an accompaniment to nearly any main course.

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