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Airport food generally is nothing to write home about. But the food in Istanbul Airport is worth remembering. Esp. offerings at Sahrap's Kitchen. I'm in love with the Spinach with Tomatoes. This recipe is as close a version I could find.
INGREDIENTS (serves 2)
1 bunch fresh spinach (about 300-350 gr)
1 large onion
1 large tomato (if you have fresh summer tomato on hand)
1 tbsp tomato paste
3 tbsp uncooked rice
1 tbsp vinegar
1 tsp sweet paprika
1/2 tsp granulated sugar
2-3 tbsp olive oil
Salt & pepper
Plain yogurt
DIRECTIONS
Cut off the little pink root ends of spinach.
Rinse and drain, then chop coarsely.
Fill a big bowl with water, add 1 tbsp vinegar, mix.
Transfer spinach into the water, set aside for 10 minutes.
Meanwhile peel the onion, cut into cubes.
Peel the tomato, cut into cubes.
If you don't have summer fresh tomato on hand, omit the tomato and just use tomato paste.
Lift spinach out of the water (leaving any dirt or grid behind) and drain.
Then soak in water until they look thoroughly clean, changing the water 3-4 times.
Heat 2-3 tbsp olive oil, in a large pan, over medium low heat.
Add the onion, sprinkle a pinch of salt and pepper.
Sautee for about 5-6 minutes, or until just tender, stirring occasionally.
Sprinkle 1 tsp sweet paprika, mix well.
Add tomato paste and 1/2 cup water.
Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
Add tomato, sprinkle 1/2 tsp sugar.
If using tomato, cover and simmer for 5 minutes, over the lowest possible setting.
Add the spinach, spread.
Cover and cook for about 2-3 minutes or until wilted, stirring occasionally.
Then add 3-4 cups hot water, making sure everything is submerged in water.
Sprinkle 1 tsp or to taste salt and a pinch of pepper.
Add 3 tbsp rice and mix well.
Cover and cook for about 20 minutes or until very tender.
Make sure to stir occasionally, so that the rice doesn't stick to the bottom of the pan.
Check for doneness and seasoning, turn of the heat.
Let cool for about 10 minutes, leaving the lid slightly ajar.
Transfer into a serving plate.
You can serve it with some fresh bread.
Last but not least, place 2-3 tbsp plain yogurt on top and enjoy.
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