Turkish Pilaf with Tomato

Time

Prep 5 min · Cook 60 min · 65 min total

Difficulty

medium

1. 1

   Place the rice and salt in a small bowl and pour in boiling water to cover; set aside until water cools; drain, wash with cold water and drain again.

2. 2

   Bring butter, tomato juice, salt to taste and optional cinnamon stick if desired, to boil in a heavy saucepan; add rice, stir, cover and boil for 2 minutes.

   2 min
3. 3

   Lower heat and simmer rice until all the liquid is absorbed; turn off the heat, cover the pan with a clean handkerchief or kitchen towel, replace the cover and set aside for 30 minutes before serving.

   30 min

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