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Nuraniye

A refreshing and light Aegean appetizer where zucchini and strained yogurt meet with rice.

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Time
35 min
Servings
4
Calories
180
Level
Easy
Heat
Mild
Region
trkmutfa
Nuraniye
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Servings4
Measures

1 cup is 200 ml. 1 tea glass is 100 ml. 1 tablespoon is 15 ml. 1 dessert spoon is 10 ml. 1 teaspoon is 5 ml.

Ingredients

  • 3 medium zucchinis
  • 1/2 cup riceInstead: bulgur
  • 1.5 cups strained yogurtInstead: strained yogurt
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 bunch dill
  • 1 tsp salt

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

Method

  1. 1

    Wash and grate the zucchinis, then squeeze out all the excess water.

  2. 2

    Heat olive oil in a pan and sauté the zucchinis until soft.

  3. 3

    Boil the rice in a separate pot with enough water to cover it, then drain.

  4. 4

    Whisk the strained yogurt with crushed garlic and salt until smooth.

  5. 5

    Mix the cooled zucchinis, rice, and yogurt in a bowl.

  6. 6

    Garnish with finely chopped dill before serving.

Note. Squeezing the water out of the zucchini thoroughly is the key to preventing the appetizer from becoming watery.

Questions

Is Nuraniye served hot?

No, Nuraniye is an appetizer that is rested in the refrigerator and served cold.

Can I use something other than rice?

You can use boiled quinoa as a healthier alternative to rice.

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