Turkish Rice Pilaf With Vermicelli

Turkish Rice Pilaf With Vermicelli

A classic Turkish pilaf of tender, separate rice grains and golden toasted vermicelli, gently cooked in savory stock and butter.

Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Rinse the rice under cold running water until the water is nearly clear, then drain it thoroughly.

    Timer: 3 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 300.0 gr White Rice

    Cookware: fine mesh sieve

  2. Step 2

    Melt the butter in the saucepan over medium heat.

    Timer: 1 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 42.0 gr Unsalted Butter

    Cookware: medium saucepan with a tight-fitting lid, wooden spoon

  3. Step 3

    Add the vermicelli and cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until evenly golden brown.

    Timer: 3 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 50.0 gr Vermicelli

    Cookware: medium saucepan with a tight-fitting lid, wooden spoon

  4. Step 4

    Stir in the drained rice and cook over medium heat until the grains are glossy and lightly coated.

    Timer: 2 min (fixed)

    Cookware: medium saucepan with a tight-fitting lid, wooden spoon

  5. Step 5

    Add the chicken stock and salt. Increase to high heat and bring to a boil.

    Timer: 4 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 500.0 ml Chicken Stock, 4.0 gr Fine Salt

    Cookware: medium saucepan with a tight-fitting lid, wooden spoon

  6. Step 6

    Cover tightly, reduce to low heat, and simmer until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender.

    Timer: 15 min (fixed)

    Cookware: medium saucepan with a tight-fitting lid

  7. Step 7

    Remove the covered saucepan from the heat and let the pilaf rest.

    Timer: 10 min (fixed)

    Cookware: medium saucepan with a tight-fitting lid

  8. Step 8

    Open the lid away from your face, fluff the pilaf gently with a fork, and serve hot.

    Cookware: fork, medium saucepan with a tight-fitting lid

Nutrition (Estimated)

Food safety

Caution: low

Serve promptly. Refrigerate leftovers in a shallow container within 2 hours, use within 3 days, and reheat thoroughly to 74°C.

Risk factors

  • Steam and hot cookware can cause burns.
  • Cooked rice can support bacterial growth if left at room temperature too long.

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