BULGAR PILAF WITH CHESTNUTS AND SPICY TANGERINE BROWN BUTTER

Bulgar Pilaf With Chestnuts and Spicy Tangerine Brown Butter image

Browned butter is the secret force in Turkish cooking, says Ms. Akin, an expert in Ottoman palace cuisine. This is from a cooking column by Melissa Clark in the 12/5 edition of the New York Times. I reduced the oil and butter (or will as soon as I make this recipe). Use 1 and 4 tablespoons, respectively, if you'd prefer.

Provided by Kumquat the Cats fr

Categories Grains

Time 40m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 teaspoon oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 medium onion, minced
1 3/4 cups bulgur (coarse)
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
3 cups vegetable broth
2 tablespoons vegetable broth
1 cup chestnuts (roasted, sold in jars, or cans)
3 tablespoons raisins
1/2 teaspoon tangerine zest (grated) or 1/2 teaspoon orange zest (grated)
1/8-1/4 teaspoon ground turkish red peppers (Aleppo or Urfa) or 1/8-1/4 teaspoon mild chili powder
ground cinnamon, for garnish
1 small fresh dill sprig, for garnish

Steps:

Heat oil with 1 teaspoon butter in a 3 quart saucepan. When butter melts, add onion and saute until translucent, about 3 minutes. Add bulgur and allspice, and saute for 2 minutes longer.
Stir in the broth, chestnuts and raisins, and bring to a vigorous boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and let cook until bulgur is tender, all liquid is absorbed and there appear to be holes or "eyes" (when it looks at you, it's done) in the surface of the bulgur, about 15 to 20 minutes.
Turn off heat, place a clean dish towel or paper towel between top of pot and lid, and let stand for 5 to 10 minutes longer.
Meanwhile, melt remaining butter in a small skillet. When white foam falls to the bottom of the pan and starts to smell nutty (about 3 minutes, but timing will depend on the amount of butter you use), add zest and red pepper. Cook for 30 seconds longer, then turn off heat.
To serve, mound pilaf onto a platter and drizzle butter and red pepper mixture on top. Sprinkle with cinnamon and garnish with dill.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 279, Fat 4.9, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 7.6, Sodium 32.6, Carbohydrate 55.2, Fiber 11.9, Sugar 5.8, Protein 8.1

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