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 osmanck rice, calrose may also be used)1 tsp salt to soak in the waterabout 3 cups hot but not boiling water (for soaking) For the cooking:2 tbsp butter3 tbsp olive oil3 cups boiling water1 to 1+1/2 tsp salt (depend on your taste and health:)dash of sugar5-6 drops of lemon juiceNote:To cook the pilaf try to use wider and shallow pan if possibleWHAT YOU CAN COOK WITH THE PILAF:Doner Kebab Recipe: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r4cfVtG5VxYTurkish Eggplant Kebab Recipe: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VUo9cl6d6e8Turkish Meatball And Potato Recipe: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q6yyx38ZpvASpicy Fried Chicken: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A1cP53uWIzEYOU 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_mUFor more Turkish Cuisine recipes don't forget to subscribe and press the notification button: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwVIj-OqEjXNqKpItChRrMQ?sub_confirmation=1Follow me from INSTAGRAM: @turkishfoodrecipes_