Turkish Rice

Turkish Baldo Rice

• Ingredients:

• 2 cups Baldo Rice

• 1/4 cup orzo

• 4 cups water/stock

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• salt to taste

1. Wash rice a few times until the water runs clear.

2. In a medium saucepan, heat oil on medium low heat.

3. Saute orzo for a few minutes in hot oil; about 2-3 minutes until it has a nice toasted brown color.

4. Add rice and continue stirring for about 2-3 minutes; ensuring oil coats all the grains.

5. Pour broth or water into saucepan with salt to taste. Cover with a with fitting lid.

6. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and let simmer for 15 minutes.

7. Remove from heat, place a towel directly on saucepan and put cover on towel. This helps in absorbing liquid from rice.

8. Let stand for 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork and serve as a side with a stew, grilled meats or vegetables.

Serves 8-10.

Notes & Tips:

• Why make so much rice? (1) I have a rice eater who would gladly eat just rice. (2) This rice is so delicious you want to have some the next day.

• I was first introduced to Turkish rice on a European trip. When I came back home, I longed for this rice and decided to "hunt" on the internet to acquire some. Now I always have some handy.

• Generally, I like to serve it with a nice chicken/lamb/beef stew.