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Bolu Mengen Pilavı

A rich pilaf from Mengen's cookery tradition, combining rice with lamb, mushrooms, and dill for a fragrant, buttery dish worthy of a main course.

Medium⏱️ 2 hr 33 min📖 1 min readServes 6~430 kcal🇹🇷 Turkish🌍 Full translation

30 min prep 45 min cook 78 min rest

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Timeline

Total 2 h 33 min

Prep30 min
Resting/Marinating1 h 18 min
Cooking45 min

Ingredients

6 servings

Quick:

2 cup(~400 ml) Rice
350 g Diced lamb
250 g Mushrooms
60 g Butter
1 Onion
3 cup(~600 ml) Hot water
0.3 bunch Dill
1 tsp(~5 ml) Salt

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Instructions

1
Soak the rice in warm salted water for 20 minutes, then drain.
20 min
20:00
2
Saute the lamb in a pot for 12 minutes, until it releases and reabsorbs its juices.
12 min
12:00
3
Add the mushrooms and onion and cook for 8 minutes more.
8 min
08:00
4
Add the rice and turn it in the fat for 3 minutes, taking care not to break the grains.
3 min
03:00
5
Add the hot water and cook the pilaf over low heat for 25 minutes.
25 min
25:00
6
Let the pilaf steam for 10 minutes, then serve with dill or parsley.
10 min
10:00

💡 Tip: Soak the rice in warm water for 20 minutes; this reduces its starch.

🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve hot with dill and black pepper.

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Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.

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Iron
Vitamin C
Vitamin B12
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Nutrition (per serving)

~430

kcal calories

g protein

g carbs

g fat

Protein 17%Carbs 54%Fat 29%

GI 31 · Low GIGL 18 · Medium GL

1.7g

Sugar

1.6g

Fiber

502.9mg

Sodium

11.2g

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.

Estimated satiety (per serving)

7/10

Strong satiety, counts as a main meal

This recipe may contain allergens

Milk

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 Bolu Mengen Pilavı make?
This recipe serves 6.
How long does Bolu Mengen Pilavı take?
Prep 30 minutes, cooking 45 minutes, including 78 minutes of passive resting; 153 minutes in total.
Is Bolu Mengen Pilavı difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.
How many calories does Bolu Mengen Pilavı have?
Approximately 430 kcal per serving. Protein: 18g, carbs: 58g, fat: 14g.
Which allergens does Bolu Mengen Pilavı contain?
This recipe contains Milk. Check it against your dietary needs.
How many ingredients does Bolu Mengen Pilavı need?
This recipe needs 8 ingredients.
Is Bolu Mengen Pilavı filling?
Satiety bar per serving is 7/10; strongly filling, works as a main meal. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.

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Instructions

Soak the rice in warm salted water for 20 minutes, then drain.

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