Turkish Pilaf

"Did you know that authentic Turkish rice pilaf is supposed to be a bit sticky? Well, it is. So, for a nice change of pace, give this one a try. Posted for ZWT 6."
 
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Ready In:
40mins
Ingredients:
10
Serves:
4-6

ingredients

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directions

  • In a medium-sized saucepan, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add the green pepper and mushrooms and saute for 5 minutes. Add the remaining ingredients, stirring until blended. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Simmer, covered, for 30 minutes or until all the liquid has evaporated.

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Reviews

  1. The rice is colorful and nicely flavored. I used red bell pepper in place of the green and a yellow tomato. I served it with Ethiopian Style Chicken and a cucumber salad. It is a dish I would make again!
     
  2. I used basmati rice, homemade chicken broth and added 1/2 tsp. cinnamon in with the other ingredients. Came out very well and we enjoyed it very much!
     
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I didn't start cooking until my early 20's, even though I come from a family of accomplished and admired home cooks. While I grew up watching my Italian grandmother in the kitchen, I remained uninterested in trying anything on my own. As a young lady, I was known for being particularly ignorant in the kitchen, with no idea how to even make a hot dog! All this changed, however, when I got engaged. I realized it was time to let my inherent talents out of the bag. At the time, the New York Times had a weekly column called The 60-Minute Gourmet by Pierre Franey. Each week, I would follow these recipes diligently, and taught myself to cook that way. From there, I began to read cookbooks and consult with relatives on family recipes. At my ripe old age now, I feel I know enough to put together a very pleasing meal and have become accomplished in my own right. Having an Irish father and an Italian mother, I'm glad I inherited the cooking gene (and the drinking one too!). One thing I have learned is that simpler is always better! I always believe cooking fills a need to nurture and show love. After being widowed fairly young and living alone with my dog and cats, I stopped cooking for awhile, since I really had no one to cook for. I made care packages for my grown son occasionally, and like to cook weekly for my boyfriend, so I feel like I am truly back in the saddle!!
 
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