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Nutritional Values

🔥320kcal
💪8gProtein
🌾60gCarbs
🥑8gFat
🌿4gFibre
⚖️250 gServing

* Per serving · 250 g. May vary.

Allergens

🥜 Nuts

Shilan

How to order / say it
Say it Şilan — [sheh-lahn]
Order I'd like to order Shilan.
Locally Şilan sifariş etmək istəyirəm.
Say locally

Rice dish with dried apricots and nuts, unique to Sheki.

Why try it?

Shilan highlights the use of dried fruits in Azerbaijani cuisine. This dish embodies Sheki's tradition of exquisite and sweet flavors complementing savory bases, showcasing the ingenuity of balancing diverse textures.

How it tastes

Sweetness from dried apricots complements the nutty crunch of almonds, paired with fluffy, seasoned rice. The aroma of dried fruits infused with rice is both comforting and enticing.

Origin & History — first documented: 1870

Developed in the late 19th century as a way to incorporate local produce, Shilan became a delicacy enjoyed during festivals and gatherings, reflecting Sheki's tradition of celebratory meals.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🌾 200 g rice
  • 100 g dried apricots
  • 🥜 50 g almonds
  • 🥛 50 g butter
  • 🧂 to taste salt

Method

  1. 1 Cook rice until fluffy.
  2. 2 Sauté dried apricots and almonds with butter.
  3. 3 Mix with rice and season to taste.

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