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Side Dish

Tereyağlı Pilav (Turkish Buttered Rice)

This classic Turkish buttered rice, known as Tereyağlı Pilav, is a staple side dish. Fragrant rice is cooked in a rich broth with vermicelli, then steamed to fluffy perfection. It's a simple yet elegant accompaniment to many meals.

An original recipe by Forkin

Total time
45 min
Serves
4
Difficulty
Easy
Per serving
352 kcal
Vegetarian

Allergen information: may contain gluten and milk. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.

Tereyağlı Pilav (Turkish Buttered Rice)

Mise en place

Ingredients

  • 1.5 cupshort-grain rice, rinsed until water runs clear, then soaked in warm water for 15 minutes and drained
  • 3 tbspunsalted butter
  • 0.25 cupfine vermicelli, broken into 1-inch pieces
  • 2.25 cuphot vegetable broth
  • 1 tspsalt

Equipment

saucepan · fork · medium pot

The method

Step by step

  1. 1

    Rinse the rice thoroughly under cold running water until the water runs clear, then soak it in warm water for 15 minutes.

    About 15 min

    Cook’s note: Soaking helps the rice cook more evenly and become fluffier.

  2. 2

    Melt the butter in a medium pot or saucepan over medium heat.

    About 1 min

  3. 3

    Add the broken vermicelli to the melted butter and sauté, stirring constantly, until golden brown.

    About 3 min

    Cook’s note: Be careful not to burn the vermicelli, as it browns quickly.

  4. 4

    Drain the soaked rice well and add it to the pot with the vermicelli and butter.

    About 1 min

  5. 5

    Stir the rice for 2-3 minutes, making sure each grain is coated in butter and slightly toasted.

    About 3 min

    Cook’s note: This step is crucial for developing flavor and preventing the rice from sticking.

  6. 6

    Pour in the hot vegetable broth and add the salt.

    Cook’s note: Using hot broth helps maintain a consistent cooking temperature.

  7. 7

    Bring the mixture to a boil, then immediately reduce the heat to low, cover the pot tightly, and simmer for 12-15 minutes, or until all the liquid is absorbed.

    About 15 min

    Cook’s note: Resist the urge to lift the lid during cooking to keep the steam trapped.

  8. 8

    Once the liquid is absorbed, remove the pot from the heat but keep it covered.

  9. 9

    Let the pilav rest for 10 minutes, allowing it to steam and become fully fluffy.

    About 10 min

    Cook’s note: Resting is essential for perfect rice texture.

  10. 10

    Fluff the pilav gently with a fork before serving.

    About 1 min

Per serving

Nutrition

63%Score
Calories
351.5kcal
Protein
6.1g
Carbs
59.2g
Fat
9.8g
Fibre
0.8g
Sugar
0.6g

Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.

Keep it good

Storage

Store leftover pilav in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Reheating

Gently reheat in a microwave or on the stovetop with a splash of water or broth to prevent drying.