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Belonging to Iğdır, Lepeli Sour Rice is a unique pilaf flavored with split yellow peas (lepe) and dried sour plums.
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As one of the most distinctive rice dishes in Iğdır cuisine, this pilaf is enriched with split yellow peas called lepe. The defining character comes from dried sour plums grown locally. This dish offers a very different flavor profile compared to ordinary pilafs in Türkiye. Check the Map to find local eateries serving this dish.
Ingredients
- 2 cups Baldo rice
- 1/2 cup lepe (split yellow peas)
- 1/2 cup dried sour plums
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 onion
- Salt and water
Preparation
- Boil the split yellow peas (lepe) in a separate pot until they are tender.
- Sauté the chopped onions in butter, then add the dried sour plums.
- Add the washed rice and boiled peas into the pot, stirring gently for a few minutes.
- Pour in hot water and salt, then cover and simmer on low heat until the water is absorbed.
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