Turkish lamb pilau
Pine nuts, lamb and basmati rice come together in this Turkish lamb β 55 minutes, 6 steps, and the kind of result worth repeating. Below: the ingredients split into pantry staples and a quick shopping list, a built-in serving scaler, and the method in 6 steps.
You'll mainly reach for frying pan / skillet and pan. At medium difficulty across 6 steps, it's manageable with a little attention.
What you'll need
Shopping list (5)
Pantry staples (you likely have these)
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How to make it
- Dry-fry the pine nuts or almonds in a large pan until lightly toasted, then tip onto a plate.
- Add the oil to the pan, then fry the onion and cinnamon together until starting to turn golden.
- Turn up the heat, stir in the lamb, fry until the meat changes colour, then tip in the rice and cook for 1 min, stirring all the time.
- Pour in 500ml boiling water, crumble in the stock cube, add the apricots, then season to taste.
- Turn the heat down, cover and simmer for 12 mins until the rice is tender and the stock has been absorbed.
- Toss in the pine nuts and mint and serve.
You'll use: Frying pan / skillet Β· Pan Β· Saucepan
Watch how it's made
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What to serve with Turkish lamb pilau
- Corba Side
- Kumpir Side
- Turkish rice (vermicelli rice) Miscellaneous
- Ezme Vegetarian
Tips & common questions
How long does Turkish lamb pilau take to make?
About 55 minutes from start to finish β an estimate based on the 6 steps and 9 ingredients. Times vary with your kitchen and how much prep you do ahead.
Can I scale this recipe up or down?
Yes β use the servings control above the ingredients and every quantity rescales automatically (fractions included). Cooking times stay roughly the same; very large batches may need a little longer.
How should I store leftovers?
Cool leftovers quickly, refrigerate in an airtight container, and eat within 3 days. Reheat until piping hot throughout.
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