Turkish Shrimp Pilaf

Name: Turkish Shrimp Pilaf
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Istanbul & Anatolian Heart
Ingredients: 4 tbsp olive oil; 1 onion; 2 large red bell peppers; 2 clove garlic; 1.5 cup brown rice; 1 tsp ground allspice; 1 tsp ground cumin; 2 tsp dried mint; 8 oz cooked peeled shrimp; 3 tbsp currants; sea salt; ground black pepper; 2 lemons; 0.5 cup fresh parsley; salad greens

A pilaf of prawns, red bell peppers and brown rice, seasoned with allspice and cumin and simmered on the stove.

40 min · Serves 6 · Medium

Method

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Time: Prep 10 min · Cook 30 min · 40 min total
Difficulty: medium

1
Heat the oil in a large nonstick fry pan. Fry the onion, peppers and garlic over low heat for 10 minutes until softened but not browned.
10 min
2
Add the rice, spices and mint or basil. Stir over the heat for 2 to 3 minutes, then add enough water to cover the rice.
3 min
3
Bring to a boil, lower the heat and simmer, uncovered for 10 to 15 minutes, or until rice is just tender, but still has a little bite to it.
15 min
4
Add the shrimp, currants and a little salt and pepper to taste. Cook for about 4 minutes more, until the shrimp are heated through, then add the lemon juice and chopped parsley.
4 min
5
Serve pilaf warm or cold with salad greens.