By Masterblue dog
Turkish Pilaf Rice
This stovetop Rice Pilaf with Orzo is a delicious and easy side dish that goes with just about any meal. With only a handful of ingredients, you can make this restaurant-style Pilaf at home!
It is incredibly simple to make at home and tastes so much better than the boxed version. Tender, fluffy rice, golden, nutty orzo, and plenty of butter. All cooked together with broth/stock.
Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 09:45:28 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Unbalanced
Glycemic Index
54
Low
Glycemic Load
32
High
Nutrition per serving
Calories364.2 kcal (18%)
Total Fat10.7 g (15%)
Carbs60 g (23%)
Sugars3.2 g (4%)
Protein7.2 g (14%)
Sodium1050.5 mg (53%)
Fiber3.5 g (13%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
4 servings
Instructions
Step 1
Rinse the rice in cold water at least three times to remove any excess starch.
rice1 cupStep 2
Pour your broth into a small pan and heat until simmering. Or microwave it until steaming hot.
vegetable broth2 ½ cupsStep 3
Place a large skillet (one with a lid) or shallow pan (again with a lid) over medium heat.
Step 4
Add the butter and oil to the skillet to melt.
oil1 Tbsp
butter2 TbspStep 5
Add in the orzo, stir to coat well, then cook the pasta for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until well browned.
orzo75gStep 6
Reduce the heat under the skillet, then add the onion to the pasta and saute gently for 4 minutes.
onion1 Step 7
Add the garlic and the rice and stir together until the rice is bright white.
rice1 cup
garlic1 Step 8
Add the hot broth, salt, and pepper and bring to a simmer.
vegetable broth2 ½ cups
salt1 tsp
pepper¼ tspStep 9
Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes until the rice is tender and the liquid has been absorbed. (see note 5)
Step 10
Remove from heat, but don't lift the lid. Let the finished pilaf stand for 5-10 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
Step 11
Sprinkle the finished pilaf with lemon juice and serve.
lemon juice2 tspNotes
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