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İç Pilav

An Ottoman-style rice pilav scented with butter, currants, and nuts, cooked until every grain stays separate and ready for festive tables.

Medium⏱️ 1 hr 28 min📖 1 min readServes 6~330 kcal🇹🇷 Turkish🌍 Full translation

15 min prep 25 min cook 48 min rest

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Timeline

Total 1 h 28 min

Prep15 min
Resting/Marinating48 min
Cooking25 min

Ingredients

6 servings

Quick:

2 su bardağı(~400 ml) Rice
3 yemek kaşığı(~45 ml) Butter
1 adet Onion
3 yemek kaşığı(~45 ml) Pine nuts
3 yemek kaşığı(~45 ml) Currants
1 çay kaşığı(~5 ml) Allspice
3 su bardağı(~600 ml) Hot water

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Instructions

1
Wash the rice and soak it in lukewarm water for 15 minutes.
15 min
15:00
2
Saute the onion and pine nuts in butter for 5 minutes.
5 min
05:00
3
Drain the rice and add it to the pot.
4
Toast the rice for 3 minutes, so the grains do not stick together while cooking.
3 min
03:00
5
Add the currants, allspice, and hot water.
6
Cook the pilaf for 15 minutes.
15 min
15:00
7
Rest the pilaf for 10 minutes and fluff with a fork.
10 min
10:00

💡 Tip: Soak the rice in hot salted water and rinse it, so the pilaf cooks into separate grains.

🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve beside turkey, chicken, or olive oil stuffed leaves.

Nutrition (per serving)

~330

kcal calories

g protein

g carbs

g fat

Protein 8%Carbs 59%Fat 33%

GI 49 · Low GIGL 23 · High GL

6.2g

Sugar

2.1g

Fiber

53.8mg

Sodium

4.1g

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)

5/10

Moderate satiety, fine between meals

This recipe may contain allergens

Tree nuts
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 İç Pilav make?
This recipe serves 6.
How long does İç Pilav take?
Prep 15 minutes, cooking 25 minutes, including 48 minutes of passive resting; 88 minutes in total.
Is İç Pilav difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.
How many calories does İç Pilav have?
Approximately 330 kcal per serving. Protein: 6g, carbs: 47g, fat: 12g.
Which allergens does İç Pilav contain?
This recipe contains Tree nuts, Milk. Check it against your dietary needs.
How many ingredients does İç Pilav need?
This recipe needs 7 ingredients.
Is İç Pilav filling?
Satiety bar per serving is 5/10; moderately filling, suitable between meals. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.

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Instructions

Wash the rice and soak it in lukewarm water for 15 minutes.

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