Buttery rice cooks fluffy, then meets chickpeas in the simple street-cart pilaf beloved across Turkey.
15 min prep 28 min cook 20 min rest
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Wash the baldo rice until the water runs clear.
Soak the rice in warm salted water for 20 minutes and drain.
Melt the butter and olive oil in the pot.
Fry the rice for 5 minutes until it becomes transparent.
Add hot water and salt and cook the rice over low heat for 12 minutes.
Spread the boiled chickpeas on the rice and let it brew for 10 minutes.
Mix the rice with black pepper and serve hot.
💡 Tip: Washing the rice until the starch is gone ensures that the rice remains grainy.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Sprinkle black pepper on top and serve with pickles and ayran.
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
~410
kcal calories
12
g protein
66
g carbs
11
g fat
3.6g
Sugar
5.9g
Fiber
1509.2mg
Sodium
4.2g
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.
Strong satiety, counts as a main meal
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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