Description
The most popular Turkish pilaf cooked with rice and finely broken pasta (şehriye) sautéed in butter.
Restaurants serving Şehriyeli Pilav
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Recipe
Ingredients
- Rice
- Şehriye(orzo pasta)
- Butter
- Chicken broth
- Salt
Instructions
- Heat plenty of butter and olive oil in a pot, and slowly sauté şehriye (short pasta) until golden brown without burning. Add washed and drained Turkish baldo rice, and sauté until translucent. Pour in hot chicken broth and salt, cover, and simmer on low until the liquid is absorbed. Turn off the heat, place a paper towel under the lid, let it rest for
- minutes, and fluff gently.
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
Savory aroma of butter
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Japanese white rice, Broken angel hair pasta
Pairing
Kebabs and all stews
Trivia
[For Everyone] The most basic of Turkish cuisine. The savory aroma of şehriye and rich butter act as the ultimate unsung hero, accepting the umami of any dish.
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Eating] The Turkish way is to let it soak up plenty of stew or kebab juices and mix the side dish and rice messily while eating!
Allergen
Wheat, Dairy