Lamb and Rice Pilaf Wrapped in Phyllo Pastry

Ouzi

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Preparation info
  • 10

    servings
    • Difficulty

      Medium

Appears in
The Cuisine of Life: Recipes and Stories of the New Food Entrepreneurs of Turkey

By Center for International Private Enterprise

Published 2019

  • About

Ouzi is served during special occasions, such as weddings. For weddings, if ouzi wrapped in phyllo pastry is not served, then ouzi filling (rice, peas, and various nuts) is served with big chunks of roasted meat on top. It is a unique and tasty dish prepared for Eid and during Ramadan. Ghee and semn, types of clarified butter, may seem luxurious, but they are commonly used ingredients. This dish has another version, called Perde Pilavı (Drape Pilav), cooked in Turkey during weddings. Ouzi i