Turkish rice pilaf (pilav) is most traditional and well known side dish in Turkish Cuisine. There many rich varieties including orzo pilaf but this plain pilaf made with butter and olive oil has its own flavor and accompany with many dishes like doner kebab, chickpeas or white beans with meat dishes. Ingredients for Rice Pilaf : (6 serving size) 2 cups long grain rice (In Turkey we usually use baldo or osmancık rice, calrose may also be used) 1 tsp salt to soak in the water about 3 cups hot but not boiling water (for soaking) For the cooking: 2 tbsp butter 3 tbsp olive oil 3 cups boiling water 1 to 1+1/2 tsp salt (depend on your taste and health:) dash of sugar 5-6 drops of lemon juice Note:To cook the pilaf try to use wider and shallow pan if possible WHAT YOU CAN COOK WITH THE PILAF: Doner Kebab Recipe: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r4cfVtG5VxY Turkish Eggplant Kebab Recipe: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VUo9cl6d6e8 Turkish Meatball And Potato Recipe: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q6yyx38ZpvA Spicy Fried Chicken: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A1cP53uWIzE YOU MIGHT WANT TO SEE THIS RICE RECIPE TOO: Rich Turkish Rice Pilaf Recipe with Meat, Chickpeas, Nuts And Raisins: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XoUTD7g7_mU For more Turkish Cuisine recipes don't forget to subscribe and press the notification button: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwVIj-OqEjXNqKpItChRrMQ?sub_confirmation=1 Follow me from INSTAGRAM: @turkishfoodrecipes_