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Olive Oil Ciris Herb

A light and healthy dish where the spring herb 'ciris' meets olive oil and rice.

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Time
35 min
Servings
4
Calories
120
Level
Easy
Heat
Mild
Region
Anatolia
Olive Oil Ciris Herb
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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

  • 500g Ciris herb
  • 1 onion
  • 2 tbsp riceInstead: bulgur
  • 4 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 cup hot water
  • Half lemon juice

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

Method

  1. 1

    Wash the herbs thoroughly and chop into 3-4 cm pieces.

  2. 2

    Dice the onion and sauté in olive oil until translucent.

  3. 3

    Add the chopped herbs and stir until they wilt slightly.

  4. 4

    Add the washed rice, salt, and hot water.

  5. 5

    Cover and cook on low heat until the rice is tender.

  6. 6

    Drizzle with lemon juice before serving.

Note. Ciris cooks very quickly; avoid adding too much water to prevent it from becoming mushy.

Questions

How to clean Ciris herb?

Trim the roots, remove yellowed leaves, and wash thoroughly to remove sand.

Can I use something other than rice?

You can use bulgur or quinoa instead of rice if preferred.

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