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İç Pilav
Medium 1 hr 28 min~330 kcal 5/10
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Acem Pilavi
Rice cooks with beef, carrots, almonds, pine nuts, and allspice in a festive pilaf from Kahramanmaras.
Hard⏱️ 1 hr 10 min📖 1 min readServes 5~590 kcal🇹🇷 Turkish🌍 Full translation
25 min prep 45 min cook
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Timeline
Total 1 h 10 min- Prep25 min
- Cooking45 min
Ingredients
5 servings
Quick:
For the rice
- 2 su bardağı(~400 ml) Baldo rice
- 350 gr Diced beef
- 2 adet Carrots
- 1 adet Onion
- 2 yemek kaşığı(~30 ml) Butter
- 2 yemek kaşığı(~30 ml) Olive oil
- 3 su bardağı(~600 ml) Hot water
- 1.5 tatlı kaşığı(~15 ml) Salt
- 0.5 çay kaşığı(~2.5 ml) Black pepper
- 0.5 çay kaşığı(~2.5 ml) Allspice
For the topping
- 0.5 su bardağı(~100 ml) Raw almonds
- 2 yemek kaşığı(~30 ml) Pine nuts
- 0.3 demet Parsley
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Instructions
- 1
Soak the rice in warm salted water for 20 minutes, then drain.
20 min20:00 - 2
Sear the beef in a pot for 10 minutes.
10 min10:00 - 3
Chop the onion and carrots small and add them to the meat.
- 4
Add the butter and olive oil and cook the vegetables for 5 minutes.
5 min05:00 - 5
Add the rice, salt, black pepper and allspice and stir for 3 minutes.
3 min03:00 - 6
Add the hot water and cook the pilaf over low heat for 18 minutes.
18 min18:00 - 7
Toast the almonds and pine nuts in a pan for 3 minutes.
3 min03:00 - 8
Let the pilaf steam for 10 minutes, then top with almonds, pine nuts and parsley.
10 min10:00
💡 Tip: Soaking the rice in warm water helps the grains cook separately without breaking.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve with cacik, pickles and parsley greens.
Good sources
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Protein source
- Iron
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin B12
- Folate
Nutrition (per serving)
~590
kcal calories
25
g protein
72
g carbs
22
g fat
Protein 17%Carbs 49%Fat 34%
GI 33 · Low GIGL 24 · High GL
2.3g
Sugar
1.5g
Fiber
1498.5mg
Sodium
7.7g
Saturated fat
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
Satiety (per serving)
8/10Strong satiety, counts as a main meal
This recipe may contain allergens
- Milk
- Tree nuts
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Acem Pilavi make?
This recipe serves 5.How long does Acem Pilavi take?
Prep 25 minutes, cooking 45 minutes; 70 minutes in total.Is Acem Pilavi difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.How many calories does Acem Pilavi have?
Approximately 590 kcal per serving. Protein: 25g, carbs: 72g, fat: 22g.Which allergens does Acem Pilavi contain?
This recipe contains Milk, Tree nuts. Check it against your dietary needs.How many ingredients does Acem Pilavi need?
This recipe needs 13 ingredients.Is Acem Pilavi filling?
Satiety bar per serving is 8/10; strongly filling, works as a main meal. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.
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