TURKISH OTTOMAN RICE CSSEROLE

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I got this recipe from my friend Val who has a turkish husband. he claims this dish is eaten often in the royal palace

Provided by GingerlyJ

Categories     Long Grain Rice

Time 1h5m

Yield 1 casserole, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
2 cups long grain rice
1/4 cup chicken stock
1/8 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup toasted diced pistachios
1 cup dried cherries or 1 cup currants
1/2 cup toasted pine nuts
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
1 1/2 cups milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a skillet heat 2 tablespoons butter and olive oil.
  • add onion and cook til see through.
  • add curry, garlic and turmeric and cook 1 minute.
  • add the rice and cook til opague.
  • add stock and uncovered bring to a boil.
  • add salt and pepper.
  • cook, covered on low 25 minutes.
  • fluff rice with fork. If not tender enough add a little water and cook five minutes more.
  • mix in cherries and nuts and transer to a casserole.
  • in a saucepan, heat other 2 tablespoons butter.
  • add flour and stir constantly cook til bubbly but do not brown.
  • add milk and cook, stirring, til thick.
  • add salt and cheese.
  • pour over rice.
  • put under broiler for four minutes or until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 440, Fat 24.2, SaturatedFat 6.7, Cholesterol 22.4, Sodium 278.4, Carbohydrate 47.5, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 2, Protein 9.9

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