This Kayseri pilaf cooks pearl barley with pastırma and butter for a deeply aromatic main.
12 min prep 20 min cook 8 min rest
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Toast the orzo in butter.
Add water and cook.
Stir in the pastirma and cook for 4 minutes more.
Pilavı 10 dakika kısık ateşte pişirin.
Pastırmayı üstüne yayın ve 3 dakika buharla ısıtın, uzun pişerse çemeni acılaşmasın.
Tencereyi 8 dakika dinlendirin ve şehriyeyi çatalla havalandırın.
💡 Tip: Adding the pastirma near the end keeps it from drying out and turning tough.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve warm with pickled vegetables and plain yogurt.
~324
kcal calories
15
g protein
34
g carbs
13
g fat
2.7g
Sugar
3.8g
Fiber
900.1mg
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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