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A perfect harmony of pastry and rice, Perde Pilaf is one of the symbols of Siirt cuisine. Inside a thinly rolled dough sheet decorated with almonds, rice containing chicken meat, currants, pine nuts, and special spices is filled and baked. Known throughout Türkiye, this dish preserves its original form in this city.
Ingredients
- 3 cups of rice
- 500 g boiled chicken meat and chicken broth
- 1 tea glass of peeled almonds and pine nuts
- Egg, flour, and yogurt (for the dough)
- Currants, black pepper, and allspice
Preparation
- A dough is kneaded with flour, yogurt, and egg, then rolled out into a thin sheet.
- Rice is half-cooked with chicken broth, spices, currants, and pine nuts, then mixed with shredded chicken.
- The inside of a special pot is coated with butter, almonds are arranged, and the rolled dough is placed inside.
- The prepared rice filling is poured into the dough, covered with the remaining dough, and baked until golden brown.
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