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İç Pilav
Medium 1 hr 28 min~330 kcal 5/10
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Bursa Chestnut Rice Pilaf
Rice steams with butter, onion, currants, pine nuts, allspice, and roasted chestnuts.
Medium⏱️ 2 hr 9 min📖 1 min readServes 6~360 kcal🇹🇷 Turkish🌍 Full translation
25 min prep 35 min cook 69 min rest
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Timeline
Total 2 h 9 min- Prep25 min
- Resting/Marinating1 h 9 min
- Cooking35 min
Ingredients
6 servings
Quick:
- 2 glass(~400 ml) Baldo rice
- 1 glass(~200 ml) Boiled chestnuts
- 3 tbsp(~45 ml) Butter
- 1 pcs Onion
- 2 tbsp(~30 ml) Pine nuts
- 2 tbsp(~30 ml) Currants
- 0.5 tsp(~2.5 ml) Allspice
- 0.3 tsp(~1.5 ml) Cinnamon
- 3 glass(~600 ml) Hot chicken stock
- 1 dessert spoon(~10 ml) Salt
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Instructions
- 1
Soak the rice in hot salted water for 20 minutes, then drain.
20 min20:00 - 2
Soften the currants in warm water for 10 minutes.
10 min10:00 - 3
Saute the onion in butter for 5 minutes until translucent.
5 min05:00 - 4
Add the pine nuts and chestnuts and turn for 3 minutes.
3 min03:00 - 5
Add the rice and toast gently for 4 minutes without breaking it.
4 min04:00 - 6
Add the currants, spices, and hot chicken stock and cook over low heat for 15 minutes.
15 min15:00 - 7
Rest the pilaf for 12 minutes and stir without crushing the chestnuts.
12 min12:00
💡 Tip: Soaking the rice in hot water helps the grains cook separately without breaking.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve on a wide platter with roast chicken, turkey, or olive oil vegetable dishes.
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 B12
Nutrition (per serving)
~360
kcal calories
7
g protein
58
g carbs
12
g fat
Protein 8%Carbs 63%Fat 29%
GI 50 · Low GIGL 29 · High GL
6.1g
Sugar
2.7g
Fiber
830.1mg
Sodium
3.9g
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)
6/10Strong 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 Bursa Chestnut Rice Pilaf make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Bursa Chestnut Rice Pilaf take?
Prep 25 minutes, cooking 35 minutes, including 69 minutes of passive resting; 129 minutes in total.Is Bursa Chestnut Rice Pilaf difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Bursa Chestnut Rice Pilaf have?
Approximately 360 kcal per serving. Protein: 7g, carbs: 58g, fat: 12g.Which allergens does Bursa Chestnut Rice Pilaf contain?
This recipe contains Milk, Tree nuts. Check it against your dietary needs.How many ingredients does Bursa Chestnut Rice Pilaf need?
This recipe needs 10 ingredients.Is Bursa Chestnut Rice Pilaf filling?
Satiety bar per serving is 6/10; strongly filling, works as a main meal. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.
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