A Turkish table staple that browns orzo in butter before steaming it with rice, fluffy, savory, and made to catch the juices of meat or vegetable dishes.
15 min prep 21 min cook 25 min rest
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Wash the rice and leave it in a sieve for 15 minutes.
Toast the orzo in butter for 4 minutes, until golden.
Add the rice and coat the grains in the fat for 2 minutes.
Add the hot water and salt, then cook over low heat for 15 minutes.
Rest the pilaf for 10 minutes, so it does not turn mushy when stirred.
💡 Tip: Toast the orzo until light brown; it gives the pilaf a nutty flavor.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve immediately on a warm platter alongside grilled meat or chicken.
~280
kcal calories
5
g protein
44
g carbs
8
g fat
0.5g
Sugar
1.5g
Fiber
812.9mg
Sodium
2.6g
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.
Moderate satiety, fine between meals
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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