Description
This authentic Turkish Rice Pilaf is fluffy, buttery, and made with toasted vermicelli and long-grain rice simmered in rich broth. A simple yet elegant side dish that pairs beautifully with grilled meats and vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons vermicelli pasta
- 2 cups hot chicken broth
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Rinse the rice under cold water until clear and soak for 15–20 minutes. Drain well.
- Melt butter and olive oil in a medium pot over medium heat.
- Add vermicelli and toast until golden brown, stirring constantly.
- Add drained rice and stir for 1–2 minutes to coat with butter.
- Pour in hot broth and salt. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 15 minutes without stirring.
- Turn off heat and let rest for 10 minutes with lid on.
- Fluff gently with a fork and serve warm.
Notes
Rinse and soak rice for best texture. Do not stir during cooking. Let the rice rest before fluffing to keep grains separate. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Turkish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg