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Rice Salad Recipe - Turkish Pirinc Salatasi

RICE SALAD RECIPE – TURKISH PIRINC SALATASI

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Course Main Course, Salad
Cuisine Mediterranean, Turkish
Servings 6 people
Calories 220 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the pilaf:

  • 2 cups of rice
  • 2 tablespoons butter - 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 cups of hot water

For the salad:

  • 5 pickles
  • 3 roasted red peppers
  • Half a bunch of dill
  • 2 stalks of green onions
  • 1 small jar of vegetable garnish if you can't find canned vegetable garnish, you can cook your garnish by boiling 1/2 cup of peas, 1 carrot and 1 small potato.
  • 1 canned boiled corn 1 cup
  • 1 lemon
  • Salt

Instructions
 

  • First, prepare the rice of your rice salad.
  • Drain the water of your rice that you have washed well and soaked in warm water for 15-20 minutes.
  • Add the butter and oil to your pot and heat the oils.
  • Take the drained rice into a pot and fry it well. You should roast the rice until it is grained.
  • Mix the roasted rice by adding hot water and salt. Close the lid of the pot.
  • First of all, cook it on high fire until the rice is soft, then lower the heat.
  • Take the cooked pilaf from the stove, cover it with a clean cloth or towel and close the lid. Let your rice cool.
  • Chop the pickles, peppers, dill, and spring onions. Squeeze the lemon juice.
  • Take the garnish and corns into the strainer and let the water drain well.
  • In a deep bowl, take the rice and other ingredients, adjust the salt and mix well.
  • Put your rice salad in a suitable mold and press it very lightly with a spoon. Turn it over on your serving plate.
Keyword Rice Salad