Quick and Delicious Turkey Pilaf in a Pan

Tasty and aromatic, light, fast, simple! Pilaf with turkey in a frying pan turns out especially tasty. Poultry meat cooks quickly enough, it is tender and soft, suitable for baby and diet food. Can be made for family lunch or dinner!
cook time: 1h
Maya Lindell
Quick and Delicious Turkey Pilaf in a Pan

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

110
Calories
3g
Fat
15g
Carbs
7g
Protein

Ingredients (4 portions)

Basic:

Onion 1 pc
Salt to taste
Ground black pepper to taste
Zira to taste
Water 2.5 cup
Rice 1 cup
Carrot 1 pc
Vegetable oil 30 g
Turmeric to taste
Turkey fillet 400 g

Recipe instructions

Step 1

Step 1
How to make pilaf with turkey in a frying pan? Prepare the necessary ingredients for this. Take turkey meat without bones. It is best to use fillet. For pilaf, use long-grain rice so that it does not overcook.

Step 2

Step 2
Cut the turkey fillet into small pieces. Pour a little vegetable oil into a hot frying pan and add the chopped meat. Roast the turkey for 5-7 minutes until golden brown.

Step 3

Step 3
While the meat is roasting, prepare the vegetables. Peel the onions and carrots and rinse them in running water to remove any dirt. Cut the onion into cubes and the onion into half rings.

Step 4

Step 4
Add chopped vegetables to the frying pan with the meat. Stir and fry everything together for another 2-3 minutes. The vegetables will develop a characteristic aroma.

Step 5

Step 5
Add a little hot water, cover the pan with a lid and simmer over low heat for 10 minutes.

Step 6

Step 6
Rinse the rice several times in cold water and place it in a frying pan with the meat.

Step 7

Step 7
Add the remaining amount of hot water. Add cumin and turmeric. Add a little salt and ground pepper to taste. To make the cumin more fragrant, rub it with your hands.

Step 8

Step 8
Cover the pan with a lid and cook the pilaf over low heat for 20-25 minutes. During cooking, the rice will absorb all the water and become soft. If necessary, you can add a little more water. But just a little bit, otherwise the rice won’t be crumbly.

Step 9

Step 9
Turkey pilaf is ready! Place it on plates and serve! Bon appetit!

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