Turkish Ramadan / Wedding Menu "Perde Pilav" & Ottoman Compote "Hoaf"

Turkish Wedding Dish: "Perde Pilav" It is a traditional festive dish popular to serve in weddings in Turkish cuisine, especially in the southeastern part of Turkey, Siirt City.
I will complete the menu with another staple side dish in Ottoman cuisine "Kuru zm ve Kays Hoaf" Raisins & dried apricots compote, and a simple, hearty soup you can make with the chicken stock left from the pilav.
It is perfect for serving for dinner, Ramadan, Eid, or any special celebrations with its exquisite look, rich flavor, ingredients, and the meaningful story behind it.
The mother-in-law makes an indirect wish to the couple who got married. The almonds in the pilav symbolize the boys, the pinenuts' daughters, the black pepper the bitter days, the currants the sweet days. The pastry on it emphasizes the need for family secrets to remain within the family.
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Crunchy Kataif Topped Pudding recipe: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ZzDkQpC2QE
Tomato Orzo Chicken Broth Soup: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8x4YgfKRbR8
Other Menu Ideas:
CHICKEN Islim Kebab / Rice Pudding / Cacik https://youtu.be/XgncxWHjmGo
Ottoman Lentil Soup / Kofta With Potato Yogurt / Walnut Dessert: https://youtu.be/vVwGBj6E_kQ
Turkish Iftar Menu For Crowds / Kebab & Veggies, Dessert, Side dishes: https://youtu.be/tdS9cNle2yE
Turkish Tas Kebab & Vegetable Bulgur Pilav Iftar Menu https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P26vA9T8fkQ
Turkish Ramadan Iftar / Dinner Menu | 8 Recipes And Planning: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SY2-aqETeX0
5 Easy Turkish Dinner & Iftar Menu Recipes In One Hour!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gs6yCG3fFBg
Ingredient For Perde Pilav (Coated Rice With Chicken & Nuts)
For The Pilav:
For the chicken layer:
1 medium-size whole chicken (Cut 1 thigh and drumstick to use anywhere else) or use 1 chicken breast (preferable with bones) and 2 chicken thighs.
3 tbsp vegetable oil
1+1/2 liter water
2-3 bay leaves
1 tsp rock salt or regular salt
about 10 peppercorns
For the pilav:
2 cups rice (long grain with less starch) - soaked in hot salty water for at least 45 minutes or 2-3 hours
2 tbsp butter
3 tbsp olive oil or vegetable oil
1/2 cup almonds (separate into two portions) - boil for 3 minutes, cool, peel the skins)
1/3 cup currants (soaked in water)
1 tsp each salt, all-spice, cinnamon
1/2 tsp black pepper
For the coating dough:
75gr. butter at room temperature
1/3 cup plain yogurt
1/4 cup vegetable or olive oil
1 egg
1/2 tsp salt and baking powder
about 2+1/2 cups all-purpose flour
More butter to coat the baking pan
ngredients for "Kuru zm Kays Hoaf" (Dried Apricot & Raisin Compote)
200gr. dried apricots (about 1 cup + 1 tbsp)
200gr. raisins (about 1+1/2 cups, lightly packed)
141/2 liter water
3/4 cup sugar
More cold water later to adjust the sweetness
To garnish: ice cubes, 1 banana (optional)

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