Turkish Pilav (Pilaf) With Orzo | Best Turkish Side Dish

Turkish pilaf with orzo "Şehriyeli Pilav" is our favorite side dish at home that goes well with almost any Turkish dish. With browned orzo in butter, it has a nutty taste and with hints, it is very fluffy.
Ingredients For Turkish Rice Pilaf With Orzo:
2 cups Baldo, Osmancık, Calrose, or similar long-grain rice that doesn't contain too much starch
1 tsp salt, 2 cups hot water to soak
4 tbsp orzo pasta
1 heaped tbsp butter
4 tbsp olive oil
salt to taste
3+1/4 cups hot water (or you can use some chicken stock)

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[ykgeewr]

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[davidcobb]

I made this recipe yesterday and it was delicious. I had a few people over for dinner and served this pilaf along with chicken thigh kababs and they were impressed. Thank you for the tutorial.

[milanpavkovic]

I made the rice last night following your instructions execalty and it was the best rice dish we have ever tried. Thankyou.

[margaretoneill]

I have made this dish twice now, and my husband and I love it. Thank you for sharing the step-by-step method in your video. We are in USA. I love all of your videos.

[dayangraudzahmdyusop]

Agree with you.I visited Turkey on 2015.I enjoyed the Turkish food especially the rice!Tq for your sharing.👍

[sasharohm]

Selam Ayşenur hanım, I've made your recipe a few times now and it tastes absolutely delicious! The only difference is that after sautéing the orzo and rice together, I immediately transfer it to my rice cooker (a must have in all Asian households 😁) It makes the rice more fluffier! My Türk husband prefers my rice over his mother's but I told him never to say that to Anne or we will both get into trouble! Thank you so much for your recipe! ❤️

[sasheencerna]

I added super finely minced onion and garlic while toasting the orzo!! Took it to another level! This turkish recipe is so simple and delicious! Thank you!

[sharonmurrell]

I made rice your way tonight for dinner. It was perfect!!!! I didn't have orzo so I broke spaghetti into one inch pieces. I did everything else exactly like instructed. It was fabulous!!! My family loved it!!! The rice was perfect. It wasn't sticky at all. My new forever recipe!!! Thank you so much. I'm still smiling over how my rice came out. I even kept a teapot with hot water on the stove to add to the rice!!!! Next the chicken dish!!!

[Charleeboo]

I made this Sunday night and tonight is Thursday. This is the third time my son had made me make this recipe this week. My boys love it! Thankyou!

[adrianhutu]

Thank you! I have made it and it was delicious. Turkish rice of course! Greetings from Romania! In November I'll be in Istanbul with my family God willing.

[DianaRita]

I made this today for a big birthday celebration it was delicious. I made it with a lamb roast for my daughter's Godfather who is Greek and we all loved it. Tesekkür edeirz. I'm making it part of my side dishes. My husband is Lebanese and they make it very similar but your recipe is far better. Let's not let him know. I would love a pot like yours.

[hythekent]

Nice to discover your channel and what a delicious looking rice dish. Very interesting to see that you don’t add spices. Blessings from England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🙋‍♂️🇹🇷

[jennyjenny]

Yunanistan’dan selamlar !!! Ellerinize sağlık!!! Çok lezzetli 😋

[susansullivan]

Dear Aysenur
I loved this rice dish when I visited Türkiye for the first time in May this year
Thank you for all you’re lovely recipes ❤

[hoptoi]

I’ve been doing this for years, but I had no idea it was Turkish. Thank you! I love your recipes. I have lots of Turkish friends, and I enjoy very much eating at their homes. Now I can make some recipes myself! Thank you!

[hayleywhitlock]

My husband said it was the best rice he's ever had, so thank you so much for sharing your recipe 😊

[teachermadjidassal]

Thank you for sharing this traditional treasure of yours.
Your explanation is brief and so clear.
Best regards and deep respect from Algeria.

[FluffyJackie]

I asked my mother all the time to make this when I was a kid and still do to this day, every time I visit her.

[florenceaziz]

We went to a Turkish restaurant yesterday and I fall in love with the rice. It was delicious. When I came home, I search the recipe for Turkish rice. I found this recipe. I cooked today for dinner and guys the taste is just like the one we had yesterday at the restaurant. You can eat on its own. I want to eat some more but I refrain myself. Guys try this recipe, it’s very delicious.

[jamespeelecarey]

I learned to make a similar dish from my mother about 50 years ago. After sauteing the grains in butter we flavor it with onion soup and bake in the oven for about 20 minutes in a covered dish. The onion soup is like a french onion soup. From Ohio USA.