RICE WITH TOMATOES (TURKISH DOMATESLI PILAV)

Rice With Tomatoes (Turkish Domatesli Pilav) image

Provided by threeovens

Time 1h45m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 1/2 cups long grain rice
salt & freshly ground black pepper
4 medium tomatoes, diced
6 tablespoons butter
2 1/2 cups beef broth or 2 1/2 cups chicken broth

Steps:

Place rice in a bowl, add 1 tablespoon salt, and cover with hot water; stir and let sit until cooled; drain and set aside.
In a heavy skillet, cook tomatoes in butter, stirring over medium heat, until it forms a paste, about 30 minutes.
Add broth, salt and pepper to taste, and simmer for 2 minutes.
Add rice, stir once, cover and cook on high heat, without stirring, for 5 minutes.
Reduce heat to low and cook until rice absorbs all the broth, about 15 minutes; remove from heat.
Uncover, place a napkin over saucepan, replace cover, and leave in a warm place for 40 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 291, Fat 12.3, SaturatedFat 7.4, Cholesterol 30.8, Sodium 326.9, Carbohydrate 40.2, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 2.2, Protein 5