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