Perde pilavı

Perde pilavı or drape pilaf is a traditional dish consisting of dough that is filled with rice, chicken, currants, almonds, pine nuts, butter, and spices such as salt, oregano, and pepper. The dough is made with flour, eggs, butter, and yogurt. This pilaf is typically prepared for weddings because it symbolizes the building of a new home, while rice symbolizes fertility and the currants are a sign of future children.