Sehriyeli pilav Turkish orzo rice
Fluffy buttery rice with toasted orzo, the side dish served with almost every Turkish meal.
- Time30 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.15 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Rinse the rice in cold water until it runs clear, then drain well.
- 2
Melt the butter in a pan and fry the orzo for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring, until deep golden brown.
4 min - 3
Add the rice and stir for 1 minute until coated in butter.
- 4
Pour in the hot stock, add the salt, and bring to the boil. Cover tightly and cook on the lowest heat for 12 minutes.
12 min - 5
Turn off the heat, lay a tea towel under the lid and rest for 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
10 min
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.