This Nevsehir pilaf cooks rice with currants and butter for a glossy celebration rice with a gentle sweet note.
10 min prep 18 min cook 30 min rest
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Soak the rice in lukewarm salted water for 20 minutes and wash until the water runs clear.
Soak the currants in hot water for 10 minutes and drain.
Turn the rice in butter for 3 minutes, stirring gently so the grains do not break.
Add the currants, salt, and hot water and close the lid.
Cook the pilaf over low heat for 15 minutes.
Remove the pot from the heat and steam for 10 minutes.
Fluff the pilaf with a fork and serve beside a meat dish.
💡 Tip: Wash the rice several times so the pilaf stays glossy.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve steamed with the currants visible on top.
~256
kcal calories
4
g protein
41
g carbs
8
g fat
5.1g
Sugar
1.5g
Fiber
630.4mg
Sodium
3.4g
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.
Moderate satiety, fine between meals
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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