“At Ottoman Cuisine in Canberra recently, I really enjoyed a meal of piliç, or marinated spatchcock with cracked wheat pilaf. Would you please request the recipe on my behalf?”
George Pappas, Sydney, NSW
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You’ll need to begin this recipe a day ahead.
Ingredients
Cracked wheat pilaf
Method
Main
1.Place spatchcock in a single layer in a non-reactive container large enough to fit them snugly and set aside. Combine remaining ingredients in a bowl, pour over spatchcock, turn to coat and refrigerate to marinate, turning occasionally (8 hours-overnight).
2.For cracked wheat pilaf, heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat, add onion, sauté until tender (5-7 minutes). Add pine nuts, stir until light golden (1-2 minutes), add tomato paste and stir occasionally until paste darkens (1-2 minutes). Add tomato, stir occasionally until it starts to break down (1-2 minutes), then add cracked wheat and currants and stir to combine. Add chicken stock, bring to the simmer, reduce heat to low, cover and cook until liquid is absorbed (5-7 minutes). Set aside and keep warm. Just before serving, add parsley, season to taste and fluff with a fork.
3.Meanwhile, heat a char-grill pan over medium heat, cook spatchcock skin-side down until golden (3-5 minutes), turn and grill until cooked through (5-7 minutes). Halve lengthways and serve hot with cracked wheat pilaf and lemon wedges.
Biber salçasi is a Turkish chilli paste available from select delicatessens and Middle Eastern grocers. If unavailable, substitute another chilli paste, such as harissa.
This recipe is from the September 2010 issue of
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