Tender lamb, rice, chickpeas, and stock bake together into a rich regional pilaf from Tokat.
35 min prep 105 min cook 153 min rest
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Soak the rice in warm salted water for 25 minutes, then rinse until the water runs clear.
Brown the lamb in vegetable oil.
Chop the onion, add it to the meat, and cook for 5 more minutes.
Add 2 cups of hot water to the meat and cook until tender.
Toast the rice in butter for 5 minutes.
Layer the meat, chickpeas, and rice in a baking dish, then add the hot stock.
Bake at 180°C until the rice absorbs the liquid.
Rest the pilaf for 15 minutes, then invert it to serve.
💡 Tip: Tenderizing the meat before baking it with the rice keeps the grains separate instead of mushy.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve hot with ayran, pickles, and a plain chopped shepherd salad.
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
~640
kcal calories
34
g protein
70
g carbs
25
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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