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Tavuklu Biryani
Hard 3 hr~540 kcal 7/10
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Ouzi
A Middle Eastern spiced rice pilaf with minced beef, peas, carrots, toasted nuts, and fragrant basmati rice.
Hard⏱️ 1 hr 30 min📖 1 min readServes 6~525 kcal🌍 Middle Eastern🌍 Full translation
25 min prep 55 min cook 10 min rest
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Timeline
Total 1 h 30 min- Prep25 min
- Resting/Marinating10 min
- Cooking55 min
Ingredients
6 servings
Quick:
For the rice
- 2 glass(~400 ml) Basmati rice
- 400 g Ground beef
- 1 pcs Onion
- 1 glass(~200 ml) Peas
- 1 pcs Carrot
- 45 g Butter
- 2 tbsp(~30 ml) Olive oil
- 3.2 glass(~640 ml) Chicken stock
For the spice mix
- 0.5 tsp(~2.5 ml) Allspice
- 0.4 tsp(~2 ml) Cinnamon
- 3 pcs Cardamom
General
- 1.4 dessert spoon(~14 ml) Salt
- 0.7 tsp(~3.5 ml) Black pepper
For the topping
- 0.4 glass(~80 ml) Almonds
- 3 tbsp(~45 ml) Pine nuts
For serving
- 1.5 glass(~300 ml) Yogurt
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Instructions
- 1
Wash the basmati rice and soak it in warm water for 15 minutes.
15 min15:00 - 2
Soften the onion for 5 minutes in the olive oil and half the butter.
5 min05:00 - 3
Add the ground beef and cook for 10 minutes, until its juices evaporate.
10 min10:00 - 4
Add the carrot, peas, allspice, cinnamon, cardamom, salt, and black pepper to the pot.
- 5
Add the drained rice and chicken stock, cover, and cook for 18 minutes.
18 min18:00 - 6
Fry the almonds and pine nuts in the remaining butter for 3 minutes.
3 min03:00 - 7
Rest the pilaf for 10 minutes and serve with the nuts and yogurt.
10 min10:00
💡 Tip: Cook off the juices of the ground beef before adding the rice; wet meat makes the pilaf heavy and sticky.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve ouzi as a generous pilaf platter with garlic yogurt, parsley, and optional pickles.
Good sources
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Protein source
- Iron
- Calcium
- Vitamin B12
Nutrition (per serving)
~525
kcal calories
25
g protein
62
g carbs
19
g fat
Protein 19%Carbs 48%Fat 33%
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
- 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 Ouzi make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Ouzi take?
Prep 25 minutes, cooking 55 minutes, including 10 minutes of passive resting; 90 minutes in total.Is Ouzi difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.How many calories does Ouzi have?
Approximately 525 kcal per serving. Protein: 25g, carbs: 62g, fat: 19g.Which allergens does Ouzi contain?
This recipe contains Milk, Tree nuts. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Ouzi belong to?
This recipe belongs to Middle Eastern cuisine.How many ingredients does Ouzi need?
This recipe needs 16 ingredients.
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