Sultan Reshad's Pilaf

Sample Dishes from Turkish Cuisine

Sultan Reshad's Pilaf (Sultan Reşat Pilavı)

Preparation

Put water in a saucepan. Add margarine and salt. Bring to boil. Stir in rice; mix slowly Cover and simmer for 15-21 minutes or until rice is tender; drain. Remove from heat. Le stand covered for 15-20 minutes. Set aside. Combine ground meat, bread (soakec in water and squeezed dry) grated onions, salt and pepper; in a bowl; mix well. Shape into balls 2 cm (3/4 inch) in diameter. Coat meat balls with flour in a shallow par shaking back and forth. Heat oil in a non-stick pan. Brown meat balls on all sides in oil. Remove from skillet. Add minced tomatoes into drip- pings; mix well. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Stir in meat balls. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Arrange rice pilaf on a serving plate in ring from. Place meat balls with sauce in center. Serve hot.

Servings: 6

Nutritional Value
(in approximately one serving)

Regional Characteristics:

This dish was prepared in the kitchens of Sultan Reshad's Court.