turkish pilaf

Name: Turkish Pilaf
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups - brown rice, uncooked; 4 cups - water; 2 tablespoon(s) slivered almonds; 2 tablespoon(s) pistachio nuts, shelled and coarsely chopped; 1/4 cup - dried prunes, chopped; 1/4 cup - dried apricots, chopped; 1 teaspoon(s) ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon(s) ground nutmeg (optional)

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Vickie Parks

Renton, WA

Updated on Jun 22, 2017

There are dozens upon dozens of Turkish pilaf recipes. This version is really easy to prepare, and the list of ingredients adds a special touch to this dish. It includes both almonds and pistachio nuts, prunes and apricots and warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. This pilaf is a great side dish to go with spicy meat dishes, but it's also good with vegetarian dishes as well.

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prep time 10 Min

cook time 45 Min

method Stove Top

yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups - brown rice, uncooked
4 cups - water
2 tablespoons slivered almonds
2 tablespoons pistachio nuts, shelled and coarsely chopped
1/4 cup - dried prunes, chopped
1/4 cup - dried apricots, chopped
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)

How To Make turkish pilaf

Step 1

Bring water to a brisk boil in a medium saucepan. Add brown rice, stir well, and cover pan. Reduce heat to low and let the rice simmer for 45 minutes over low heat.

Step 2

Stir in all remaining ingredients, and serve immediately while still warm.
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