Domatesli Pilav
City
Bitlis
Meal Type
Soup
Prep Time
45 min
Rice with Tomatoes is one of the prominent local flavors in Bitlis cuisine. It reflects the character of the city cuisine with the ingredients and cooking method used in the local table culture.
Ingredients
- 3 medium sized tomatoes
- onion
- green pepper
- hot water For Topping: 2 tablespoons butter
Recipe
- 1
Tomatoes are peeled and cut into cubes.
- 2
After frying the finely chopped onion and green pepper in oil, add the tomato paste and tomatoes and fry together for 2-3 minutes.
- 3
Bulgur, 4 cups of hot water and salt are added and mixed. When it starts to boil, reduce the heat and cook over low heat.
- 4
Melted butter is poured over the rice, mixed, the pot lid is closed and let it brew for about 10 minutes.
- 5
It is served hot on presentation plates.