Olive-Oil Purslane (Zeytinyağlı Semizotu)

  • TypeOlive-Oil Dish
  • Main ingredientSemizotu
  • Calories169 kcal (approx.)
  • Servings4
  • Time30 min

Last updated: July 2026

Olive-Oil Purslane (Zeytinyağlı Semizotu)

Ingredients

  • ½ kg purslane
  • 1 medium onion
  • 2 medium tomatoes
  • 1 tbsp rice
  • ½ small cup (~100 ml) olive oil
  • 1 dessert spoon tomato paste
  • Salt

Instructions

Wash the purslane thoroughly and rinse in plenty of water. Then cut it into 3 cm pieces and let it drain in a colander.

Dice the washed onion and tomatoes.

Cooking

Put the onion, tomatoes, and olive oil into a regular pot. Cook together for 3 minutes, then add the rice.

Cook over low heat for 5 minutes, stirring, until the rice softens.

Add the tomato paste and salt, then add the purslane.

Cook uncovered for 2 minutes while stirring, then cover with a lid.

Once the purslane has wilted (about 5 minutes), turn off the heat. Serve.

Enjoy your meal! 🌿

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