Turkish · side
Pilav (Turkish Rice Pilaf)
Pilav (Turkish Rice Pilaf) reads umami 7.5, richness 6.5 and salinity 5.1 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Turkish side, about 30 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 8.0 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 1.2 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 0.9 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 1.0 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 6.7 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 1.7 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Umami 7.5 · Richness 6.5 · Salinity 5.1 · Herbaceous 1.6 · Sweetness 1.2 · Earthy 0.9 · Sourness 0.9 · Allium 0.8 · Nutty 0.6
What's in it (5)
- 1 1/2 cups long-grain
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup orzo
Time & effort: about 30 min (15 min active) · effort: easy
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 172.1 kcal, 4.3 g protein, 2.9 g fat, 32.6 g carbs
Dietary: Contains meat · Contains dairy — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (3 steps)
- Toast rice briefly in butter until translucent.
- Add hot broth and a pinch of salt, cover, and cook on very low heat for 18-20 minutes without lifting the lid.
- Remove from heat, place a clean cloth under the lid, and rest for 10 minutes before fluffing.
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.