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Rice Pilaf with Almonds, Pine Nuts and Dried Currants (Iç Pilav)

March 3, 2018 by eeturner Leave a Comment

Savory and sweet — in the best possible way, this rice pilaf is packed with crunchy pine nuts and almonds and filled with tender pieces of dried currants.
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Iç Pilav, is literally translated as “Inner Rice.” It is the perfect combination of blending sweet and savory flavors into one dish. The cinnamon and the all spice add the perfect blend of spices to this dish.
Here’s the recipe:
Rice Pilaf with Almonds, Pine Nuts and Dried Currants (Iç Pilav)
  • 3 c rice (soaked in water, drained & rinsed)
  • 1/2 c blanched almonds
  • 1/2 c pine nuts
  • 2 TBSP dried currants (rehydrated in water)
  • 2 TBSP butter
  • 2 TBSP olive oil
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 2 tsp all spice
  • salt & pepper (to taste)
Preparation:
In a large stock pot, add the butter and oil.
Pour in the almonds and pine nuts and toast them for 1 minute. Then add the rice and toast for another 2-3 minutes.
Season with salt and pepper and then add the currants.

Add 6 cups of hot water and stir. Simmer on low heat for 15-20 minutes.
Sprinkle in the cinnamon and all spice. Stir until well incorporated. Put the lid back on the rice and let it rest for 5-10 minutes.
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Serve & Enjoy!

Afiyet Olsun!

This recipe is from the culinary classes at the Gaziantep Mutfak Sanatlar? E?itim Merkezi. For more information or to take a class, visit their website. 

Filed Under: Dinner, Recipes, Turkish Tagged With: almonds, culinary, culinary adventures, culinary tour, culinaryarts, dried currants, food, foodie, Iç Pilav, pine nuts, Rice Pilaf, traditional, turkish, Turkish Cuisine, What's Cooking

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