Cookbook:Turkish Dolma Pilav

| Turkey | Rice

Turkish dolma pilav also called iç pilav is a spiced pilav-style rice dish that can be used to make stuffed grape leaves, cabbage rolls, or to stuff vegetables like green peppers or zucchini. It can also be served as a side dish, usually with poultry or lamb, or as a main course with liver.

Ingredients

 * 1 cup basmati rice
 * 1 medium onion, finely chopped
 * 1–2 cups water
 * Pine nuts
 * Dried currants
 * 2 tsp cinnamon
 * 1–2 tsp dried mint
 * 1–2 tsp white sugar
 * Salt
 * Black pepper
 * Butter

Procedure

 * 1) Wash the rice until the water runs clear.
 * 2) Sauté pine nuts and onions over medium heat in a deep skillet with lid
 * 3) Add cinnamon, mint, salt, sugar and black pepper
 * 4) Add the rice and stir constantly until the rice turns translucent
 * 5) Add water, enough to cover the rice and cook on low heat.
 * 6) When the water is absorbed, check the rice. Add more water or spices if needed.
 * 7) Quickly add currants; they should soften in the steam but can be soaked in hot water if preferred.
 * 8) If needed, use paper towel and a pan with a closed lid to steam the rice until it is finished cooking.