ISTANBUL RICE Istanbul Pilavi
6 Servings
(the same ingredients as "Buttered Rice.")
1 and 1/2 coffee cups almonds
1 coffee cup fresh cream (or a portion of "Tavuk Gogsu" if you live in Turkey.)
1 coffee cup pistachio nuts
1 soup spoon butter
1/2 coffee spoon saffron

Stir and lightly brown. Add the fresh cream (or tavuk gogsu) and stir. Remove from heat.

Prepare "Buttered Rice" adding the saffron to the water. Pour the nut sauce over the prepared rice and let stand 15 minutes. Stir before serving. To remove the nut skins easily, boil them in a small quantity of water.

Melt the butter in a saucepan. Add the almonds and pistachios.