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A plate of golden toasted Turkish egg noodles topped with crumbled cheese and browned butter.

Traditional Turkish Toasted Egg Noodles (Erişte Pilavı)

A savory Turkish noodle pilaf made by toasting hand-cut egg noodles until golden, simmering them like rice, and finishing with browned butter and cheese.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: Turkish
Calories: 327
Ingredients Equipment Method Video Notes

Ingredients
  

The Noodle Base:
  • 2 cups Erişte (Turkish Egg Noodles)
  • 3 cups Hot Water (enough to just cover the noodles)
  • 3 tbsp Vegetable Oil
  • 1 tsp Salt (to taste)
The Topping:
  • 2-3 tbsp Butter
  • ½ cup Crumbled Feta or Goat Cheese

Equipment

  • Medium Heavy-Bottomed Pot: Essential for roasting the dry egg noodles evenly without burning.
  • Tight-Fitting Lid: Crucial for the "steam-lock" during the final resting (demleme) stage.
  • Wooden Spoon: Best for constant stirring to ensure an even golden color.
  • Small Skillet: Used for melting and sizzling the browned butter topping.

Method
 

  1. Sauté the dry noodles in oil over medium heat, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
    Toasting dry egg noodles in a pot with oil.
  2. Continue sautéing until the noodles reach a deep, nutty golden-brown color.
    Golden brown sautéed Turkish egg noodles in a pot.
  3. Add hot water and salt. Cover and cook on the lowest heat until the liquid is fully absorbed.
    Simmering noodles in hot water on a stovetop.
  4. Turn off heat. Place a paper towel under the lid and let it rest for 15-20 minutes.
    Resting cooked noodles with a paper towel under the lid.
  5. Drizzle with sizzling browned butter and top with crumbled cheese before serving.
    Adding browned butter and cheese to Turkish egg noodles.

Video

Notes

For a richer, deeper flavor, try replacing the hot water with chicken or bone broth. To achieve that signature "tane tane" texture, always fluff the noodles gently with a fork after the resting period to keep them light, airy, and perfectly separated!