ISTANBULI PALAU—AFGHAN RICE PILAF — Home | Afghan Culture Unveil

Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups brown rice, rinsed in cold water 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 yellow onion or one cup green onions chopped 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 pound ground turkey or beef 2 ½ teaspoons kosher salt, more to taste 2 teaspoons coriander 1/2 teaspoon

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Add the rice and several cups of water in a deep pot. The water should be two inches above the rice.

Step 2

On high heat bring to boil, turn down the heat to medium and simmer for around fifteen minutes or until the rice is cooked through.

Step 3

Place a large sauté pan on medium high heat. Add olive oil, onions and garlic. Sauté for two minutes or until the onions are translucent.

Step 4

Add ground turkey to the sauté pan. Quickly break apart the meat with a spatula as it cooks all the way through, around five minutes. Add the rest of the , stir until , especially the spices are mixed well. Cover pan with a lid and cook on medium heat for around 10 minutes.

Step 5

Drain the rice in a colander and let it sit until all the water drips out of the colander. Add the rice to the sauté pan.

Step 6

Mix until the rice turns a light green color from the spinach and meat sauce.

Step 7

Cover the sauté pan with aluminum foil folding the edges to make it airtight. Place the lid on the foiled pot, reduce the heat to low and cook for another fifteen minutes.

Step 8

Serve with a side of salad or steamed vegetable.

Step 9

Serves 4-6