1. Put rice in a bowl and cover with cold water. Rub rice with your fingertips until the water becomes cloudy with the starch. Strain off water and repeat process three times. Finally, pour off water, ...

I really love the flavors of this Turkish rice dish made with chickpeas, lentils and orzo pasta in addition to rice. This can be a side dish or, if served with yogurt, a vegetarian main dish. Place ...

You can find this dish, called nohutlu pilav, sold everywhere in the streets of Istanbul. It is often served out of glass carts during all hours of the night. It’s as simple as it sounds, but the ...

1. Drain beans and transfer to a soup pot. Add the 3 cups water and bring it to a boil. Lower the heat, cover the pan, and simmer for 45 to 50 minutes or until the beans are tender. Add more water ...

Two years ago I visited Nevin Halici, one of the most important Turkish food writers, at her home in Konya, Turkey, which is also the town where the famous 13th century Sufi poet Rumi spent most of ...

Rice pilaf is one of the world’s great culinary gifts. It’s not just a recipe but the foundation for thousands of dishes from around the globe. It is a recipe that most home cooks don’t know about ...

Cherries have arrived in Southern California, so I’m inspired to make a Turkish pilaf that I love. It is traditionally made with sour cherries and bulgur or rice, but I’ve also added dried cherries or ...