Ali Pasha Pilaf

Ingredients

• 2 cups riceInstead: bulgur
• 500g chicken breast
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 2 tbsp butterInstead: olive oil
• 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
• 2 tbsp flour
• 1.5 cups milkInstead: oat milk
• Salt and pepper

Calories are an editor’s estimate per serving, not a lab measurement.

Method

1. 1

   Wash the rice, sauté in butter, add chicken broth, and cook the pilaf.

2. 2

   Dice the chicken and sauté in a separate pan with a little oil.

3. 3

   For the béchamel, roast flour in butter, add milk, and cook until thickened.

4. 4

   Mix the cooked rice and chicken in a baking dish and spread evenly.

5. 5

   Pour the béchamel sauce over it and sprinkle with grated cheese.

6. 6

   Bake in a preheated oven at 200°C until the top is golden brown.

Note. Soak the rice in hot water for 20 minutes to ensure it stays fluffy.