Cookbook:Turkish Dolma Pilav

Turkish Dolma Pilav
Category	Rice recipes
Servings	2
Time	20 minutes
Difficulty

Cookbook | Ingredients | Recipes | Turkey | Rice

Turkish dolma pilav also called iç pilav is a spiced pilav-style rice dish that can be used to make stuffed grape leaves, cabbage rolls, or to stuff vegetables like green peppers or zucchini. It can also be served as a side dish, usually with poultry or lamb, or as a main course with liver.

Ingredients

• 1 cup basmati rice
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 1–2 cups water
• Pine nuts
• Dried currants
• 2 tsp cinnamon
• 1–2 tsp dried mint
• 1–2 tsp white sugar
• Salt
• Black pepper
• Butter

Procedure

1. Wash the rice until the water runs clear.
2. Sauté pine nuts and onions over medium heat in a deep skillet with lid
3. Add cinnamon, mint, salt, sugar and black pepper
4. Add the rice and stir constantly until the rice turns translucent
5. Add water, enough to cover the rice and cook on low heat.
6. When the water is absorbed, check the rice. Add more water or spices if needed.
7. Quickly add currants; they should soften in the steam but can be soaked in hot water if preferred.
8. If needed, use paper towel and a pan with a closed lid to steam the rice until it is finished cooking.