Tavuklu Pilav

• 1 large roasting chicken
• 2 tablespoons oil
• Salt and black pepper

Clean and wash a large fat chicken. Colour it gently in hot oil, turning it so that it becomes golden all over. Add water to cover, and season to taste with salt, pepper and a teaspoon of your favourite herbs. Bring to the boil and simmer until the chicken is very tender (usually about 1 hour). Let the chicken cool a little before taking it out of the stock.

When it is cool enough to ha