Two years ago I visited Nevin Halici, one of the most important Turkish food writers, at her home in Konya, Turkey, which is also the town where the famous 13th century Sufi poet Rumi spent most of ...

1. Drain beans and transfer to a soup pot. Add the 3 cups water and bring it to a boil. Lower the heat, cover the pan, and simmer for 45 to 50 minutes or until the beans are tender. Add more water ...

1. Put rice in a bowl and cover with cold water. Rub rice with your fingertips until the water becomes cloudy with the starch. Strain off water and repeat process three times. Finally, pour off water, ...

You can find this dish, called nohutlu pilav, sold everywhere in the streets of Istanbul. It is often served out of glass carts during all hours of the night. It’s as simple as it sounds, but the ...

Pilaf (PEE-laf): A Turkish word for rice browned in butter with onions and cooked in stock. Meat, fish or vegetables may be added. Originally Published: December 31, 1993 at 5:00 a.m.