Those intense aromas squeezed into a bowl and turned upside down form the soul of Mevlüt pilaf. This flavor is the most faithful representative of the traditional culinary culture of our region. The combination of rice, chickpeas and chicken seems simple, but it’s in the details. Fifteen minutes of preparation. Twenty minutes of cooking. The rest is patience.
Don’t rush to serve it to your guests. First, get acquainted with the ingredients.
List of Ingredients Required for Mevlüt Pilaf
For a complete plate, your measurements must be clear.
- Rice: 3 cups
- Chicken: 1 large size, whole
- Chickpeas: 1.5 cups, pre-boiled
- Onion: 1 large, dry
- Spice: 1 clove
- Fat: 4 tablespoons butter
- Salt: 4 teaspoons
You don’t need anything else other than these basic ingredients. Water and time.
How to Make Mevlüt Pilaf? Detailed Explanation
Mevlüt pilaf recipe is not much different from classic rice pilaf. The real difference is in the added protein and legume density. Here is the process that needs to be followed step by step.
The first process starts with preparing the chicken. Wash all your chicken thoroughly. Place in a large pot. Add 1 teaspoon of salt into it. Cut the peeled onion into four parts. Throw it into the pot. Add one clove. Put enough water on it. Mix it up.
Once the chicken is cooked, remove it. Shred into large pieces. Take it to the side. Clean the pot or switch to a new pot.
Add 4 tablespoons of butter into it. After it melts, start roasting 3 cups of rice. Add 4 teaspoons of salt. Let the rice meet the oil.
Pour 5 to 6 cups of boiling water over it. Let it boil.
Add the chickpeas when they are almost cooked. Since the chickpeas are pre-boiled, they only need to be warmed up.
When the rice is almost done, place the shredded chicken in a round bowl. Pour the rice over it. Flatten by pressing with a spoon. This step creates a tight structure in the dish.
Now it’s time to reverse
