TURKISH PILAF WITH VERMICELLI (SEHRIYELI PILAV)
Posting for ZWT6 North Africa/Middle East region. From www.turkishfoodandrecipes.com If using Vermicelli break into 2 inch pieces.
Provided by Papa D 1946-2012
Categories Long Grain Rice
Time 40m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Wash the rice several times with warm water and drain. Cover the rice with warm water and leave it for 15-20 minutes and drain. If you do not have time for this, just wash the rice and then drain.
- Place the butter and oil in a saucepan or pot and add the vermicelli or orzo. Over low-heat, fry until their color starts changing to golden brown. Do not over fry, take the pot from the stove as soon as you see the golden brown color and add the rice. Then, again place the pot on the stove and stir for 3-4 minutes over medium heat.
- Finally, add the hot chicken stock / water (If you leave the rice in water before cooking, use 1 ½ cup hot water otherwise use 2 cups). Add the salt and close the lid and cook over low heat, until the rice absorbs all the water. Meanwhile you can stir once or twice.
- Let the pilaf stand for about 5-10 minutes before serving.
- Pilaf goes well with any kind of dish.
- P.S: You can also add 1 tsp of lemon juice with the water, to make the pilaf shine.
PASTA WITH TURKISH YOGURT SAUCE
Labaneh is yogurt cheese, a wonderful invention for everything from pasta to sandwich spread. Here it's used over angel hair pasta but it's great over any type, especially tortellini. It takes a minimum of 8 hours to drain the yogurt, transforming it into cheese, but the cheese can be refrigerated for several days. More than once, it has taken 2 days for the yogurt to drain to the desired thickness, so plan accordingly. Minimal time for preparing the yogurt cheese is included in the cook time.
Provided by sugarpea
Categories Spreads
Time 8h10m
Yield 1/2 cup yogurt cheese, 2-3 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Yogurt Cheese (Labaneh): Line a strainer with 2 layers of cheesecloth; place the strainer over a bowl and pour the yogurt into the strainer; set aside at room temperature for at least 8 hours or until very, very thick.
- If using the garlic, push it through a garlic press and stir into the thickened labaneh.
- Refrigerate.
- Pasta: Make sure labaneh is at room temperature; boil the pasta in salted water until al dente; drain and return to the pot, stirring until all liquid has evaporated.
- Add the paprika to the melted butter; toss the butter mixture and yogurt cheese with the pasta; season with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 516.6, Fat 4.8, SaturatedFat 2.3, Cholesterol 10.1, Sodium 100.6, Carbohydrate 94.5, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 11.4, Protein 21.9
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