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Arpa Şehriyeli Pilav
Easy 1 hr 1 min~280 kcal 5/10
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Ciris Pilaf
An Eastern Anatolian bulgur pilaf with spring ciris greens, onion, butter, and a gentle herb aroma.
Easy⏱️ 40 min📖 1 min readServes 4~360 kcal🇹🇷 Turkish🌍 Full translation
15 min prep 25 min cook
- #Budget-Friendly
- Vegetarian
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Timeline
Total 40 min- Prep15 min
- Cooking25 min
Ingredients
4 servings
Quick:
For the rice
- 400 g Ciris greens
- 1.5 glass(~300 ml) Coarse bulgur for pilaf
- 1 pcs Onion
- 1 dessert spoon(~10 ml) Tomato paste
- 2.8 glass(~560 ml) Hot water
For cooking
- 2 tbsp(~30 ml) Butter
- 1 tbsp(~15 ml) Olive oil
General
- 1 dessert spoon(~10 ml) Salt
- 0.3 tsp(~1.5 ml) Black pepper
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Instructions
- 1
Trim the tough ends of the ciris greens and cut the leaves into 3 cm pieces.
- 2
Dice the onion small and cook it in butter and olive oil for 6 minutes, until lightly pink.
6 min06:00 - 3
Add the tomato paste and fry for 1 minute.
1 min01:00 - 4
Wash and drain the bulgur, add it to the pot, and turn with the onion for 2 minutes.
2 min02:00 - 5
Add the hot water, salt, and black pepper and close the lid.
- 6
Cook the pilaf for 10 minutes, then add the ciris greens and stir.
10 min10:00 - 7
Cook for 10 more minutes over low heat, then let it steam for 8 minutes before serving.
18 min18:00
💡 Tip: Ciris greens are available briefly at markets; trim the tough stems and add the leaves during the last 12 minutes, otherwise the color fades.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve ciris pilaf like a spring evening main with ayran, radishes, and pickles if desired.
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Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Vitamin C
Nutrition (per serving)
~360
kcal calories
8
g protein
54
g carbs
13
g fat
Protein 9%Carbs 59%Fat 32%
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.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Gluten
- 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 Ciris Pilaf make?
This recipe serves 4.How long does Ciris Pilaf take?
Prep 15 minutes, cooking 25 minutes; 40 minutes in total.Is Ciris Pilaf difficult?
This recipe is rated easy.How many calories does Ciris Pilaf have?
Approximately 360 kcal per serving. Protein: 8g, carbs: 54g, fat: 13g.Which allergens does Ciris Pilaf contain?
This recipe contains Gluten, Milk. Check it against your dietary needs.How many ingredients does Ciris Pilaf need?
This recipe needs 9 ingredients.
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