Turkish Rice Pilaf Recipe (Hints To Make A Fluffy And Full Of Flavored Pilaf)

Turkish rice pilaf (pilav) is most traditional and well known side dish in Turkish Cuisine. There many rich varieties including orzo pilaf but this plain pilaf made with butter and olive oil has its own flavor and accompany with many dishes like doner kebab, chickpeas or white beans with meat dishes.
Ingredients for Rice Pilaf : (6 serving size)
2 cups long grain rice (In Turkey we usually use baldo or osmancık rice, calrose may also be used)
1 tsp salt to soak in the water
about 3 cups hot but not boiling water (for soaking)
For the cooking:
2 tbsp butter
3 tbsp olive oil
3 cups boiling water
1 to 1+1/2 tsp salt (depend on your taste and health:)
dash of sugar
5-6 drops of lemon juice
Note:To cook the pilaf try to use wider and shallow pan if possible
WHAT YOU CAN COOK WITH THE PILAF:
Doner Kebab Recipe:
Turkish Eggplant Kebab Recipe:
Turkish Meatball And Potato Recipe:
Spicy Fried Chicken:
YOU MIGHT WANT TO SEE THIS RICE RECIPE TOO:
Rich Turkish Rice Pilaf Recipe with Meat, Chickpeas, Nuts And Raisins:
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