Istanbul Pilaf (Istanbul Pilavi)

Cuisine : Turkish

1 chicken breast, ~150 gr, skinless, boneless, cut in cubes
1/8 cup butter
3 tbsp olive oil
1/4 cup hot chicken stock
2 tbsp almonds
2 tbsp pistacchios, peeled
1 pinch saffron, soaked in 1/8 cup warm water
3 cups of cooked rice
2 tbsp butter
Salt
Pepper

1) Roast almonds and pistacchios in separate small pan for about 2-3 minutes. Put aside.

2) Melt 1 tsp of butter and olive oil in a pot, add chicken cubes in and saute for about 5 minutes while stirring. Then add 1/4 cup chicken stock and cook until a little bit water is left. Put aside.

3) Put the cooked rice. Add salt and pepper. Keep mixing until the rice absorbs all the water.

4) Serve the rice and garnish it with the roasted nuts.

Makes 4 servings.