Turkish Ottoman Rice Csserole Recipes

TURKEY RICE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• In a 2-qt. microwave-safe dish, combine the onion, celery and butter. Cover and microwave on high for 1-1/2 to 3 minutes or until butter is melted. Stir in milk. Cover and cook on high for 3-5 minutes or until milk is steaming (do not boil). Stir in rice. Cover and let stand for 2 minutes., Add the turkey, soup, stuffing cubes, chilies and 1/2 cup cheese. Cover and microwave on high for 3-6 minutes or until heated through, stirring once. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes.

TURKISH OTTOMAN RICE CSSEROLE

Steps:

• In a skillet heat 2 tablespoons butter and olive oil.
• add onion and cook til see through.
• add curry, garlic and turmeric and cook 1 minute.
• add the rice and cook til opague.
• add stock and uncovered bring to a boil.
• add salt and pepper.
• cook, covered on low 25 minutes.
• fluff rice with fork. If not tender enough add a little water and cook five minutes more.
• mix in cherries and nuts and transer to a casserole.
• in a saucepan, heat other 2 tablespoons butter.
• add flour and stir constantly cook til bubbly but do not brown.
• add milk and cook, stirring, til thick.
• add salt and cheese.
• pour over rice.
• put under broiler for four minutes or until bubbly.