The Perfect Rice for any Dish: Turkish Pilav

Thanks to Peter Sommer, I have come across the perfect Rice: Turkish Pilav.

It is the best rice you will ever have. Great with any dish: Casserole, Kebabs, etc.

INGREDIENTS: Serves 4 to 6

3 Cup of Rice
3 Tbsps Butter
3 Cups of Chicken Stock
2 Tsps Sea Salt

METHOD

Rinse the rice in a sieve under cold water.

Place the rice in a bowl and cover with hot salted water.

Let this stand until cool.

Wash again thoroughly in cold water (the water should run clear) and drain well.

Melt the butter in a saucepan until it just starts to sizzle, before it turns brown.

Add the rice and sauté for 2-3 minutes stirring continuously.

Pour the stock into the pan, bring to the boil, place the lid on the saucepan, then turn down to simmer on a low heat.

Don’t stir the pilav whilst cooking!

Cook until the rice has absorbed all the water (10-15 minutes).

Add salt and pepper to taste.

Take the pan off the heat, and remove the lid.

Place a clean kitchen towel over the pot, and then replace the lid.

Leave to “brew” for 5-10 minutes. Then serve.

If you like your rice extra fluffed, you can use a wooden spoon or fork to stir it up a little before serving.