Lamb, rice, butter, and meat stock bake together in a clay pot until the pilaf turns fluffy and deeply savory.
45 min prep 75 min cook 30 min rest
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Soak the rice in hot salted water for 30 minutes.
Put the lamb in a pot with hot water, skim the foam, and boil for 45 minutes, until tender.
Remove the meat from the water and place it in the clay casserole; strain the stock and keep it hot.
Rinse the rice in plenty of water and drain.
Melt the butter in a pot and toast the rice for 5 minutes without breaking the grains.
Spread the toasted rice over the meat in the casserole, then add hot stock, salt, and black pepper.
Bake the pilaf at 190°C for 30 minutes, until the liquid is absorbed.
Rest the covered casserole for 10 minutes, then gently mix the pilaf from bottom to top.
💡 Tip: Soaking the rice in hot salted water helps the grains lengthen in the oven without breaking.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Bring the casserole to the table hot with ayran and shepherd's salad.
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
~560
kcal calories
31
g protein
58
g carbs
23
g 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.
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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