Refika Is In Undercover and Sells Chicken & Pilav on the Street!

[@Refika]

Tomato Rice 1.5 kg baldo rice 5 tablespoons butter, 125 g 5 tablespoons sunflower oil, 50 g 4 heaping tablespoons tomato paste 3 cans tomato puree, 600 g 1 tablespoon salt 1 tablespoon granulated sugar 2 tablespoons vinegar 650 ml hot water 750 ml hot chicken stock Add 2 tablespoons butter and sunflower oil to the pot. Add tomato paste and start cooking. When the paste starts to thicken, add tomato puree and continue . Add granulated sugar, salt, vinegar and mix. You can decrease or increase the amount of salt according to your taste. Take the tomato paste and tomato puree mixture from the pot and scrape it well. Add the remaining butter and sunflower oil to the pot. When the butter starts to melt, add the rice that you have previously soaked in warm water and strained to the pot and start frying. After the rice is slightly roasted, add the tomato paste mixture that you set aside. Add hot water and hot chicken broth and stir once. Then close the pot lid. To understand that the rice is cooked, make a hole in the middle with the handle of a wooden spoon. If the rice does not stop and falls to the middle immediately and water accumulates in the hole, it is not cooked. If the water does not fill the middle and the rice grains stay where you pushed them, it is done. Cover it with a clean kitchen cloth, close the lid and let it brew for at least 30-40 minutes. Curry Rice 1.5 kg baldo rice 5 tablespoons butter, 125 g 5 tablespoons sunflower oil, 50 g 2 tablespoons curry 1 tablespoon salt 1 teaspoon granulated sugar 1 liter hot water, 4 cups 1 liter hot chicken stock, 4 cups Add butter and sunflower oil to the pot. When the butter starts to melt, add the rice that you have soaked and drained beforehand and fry. While the rice is roasting, add curry, salt and granulated sugar and mix. You can reduce or increase the amount of salt according to your taste. When the rice is thoroughly roasted, add water and hot chicken stock to the pot and mix. Close the lid of the pot. To understand that the rice is cooked, make a hole in the middle with the handle of a wooden spoon. If the rice does not stop and falls to the middle immediately and water accumulates in the hole, it is not cooked. If the water does not fill the middle and the rice grains stay where you pushed them, it is done. Cover it with a clean kitchen cloth, close the lid and let it brew for at least 30-40 minutes.

[@gjylijesylejmani5819]

I love it🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@shamsunnahar4057]

Salam, I am from Bangladesh . Abbey I love your recipe. Taskuredrim

[@salma-hq1po]

Refika, you are an amazing cook. Kind hearted. Concerned for your people and country. Takes a lot of courage and energy to do what you did. One day ,want to try your delicious food. Keep it up.

[@Refika]

Thank you so much for your incredibly kind words! 🧡 It means the world to hear this. Cooking and sharing are my way of giving back, and it’s heartwarming to know it’s appreciated. I’d love for you to try the food one day-there’s always a plate waiting for you! 🥰✨🍴

[@teresaobrien663]

Refika, you are a treasure! Your love for & sharing of your culture, combined with your caring & generous heart to help is beautiful! I wish you prosperity & joy 🥰

[@Refika]

Thank you so much for your beautiful words! Wishing you joy and love in! 🥰

[@Silencers]

ok this undercover is absolutely HILARIOUS

[@Refika]

Thank you sooo much 🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️

[@bettytroyer9436]

Do it again!! That was fun. You have good empathy. Thank you for your kindness.

[@bailey8538]

This is such a fun video - all your videos are great and you make me want to try making all your recipes! I am an expat in Turkey and when I first came here I didn't get why this dish was so popular as I thought it's just chicken and rice. Then I tried it and it is really delicious. Turks have a knack for making simple ingredients taste special. I look forward to Saturdays and your great recipes and energy!

[@Refika]

Thank you! So happy you’re enjoying Turkish flavors! 💛

[@OnaMuir]

Refika and Team, pure joy. Tearing up. You, lady, are a world ambassador. TY. 🥰🥰🥰

[@Refika]

Thank you for all the love and support. 🥰❤️

[@doveandolive1153]

Well done Refika🎉 Video was very entertaining and what a great initiative ❤ thank you for sharing wonderful recipes. May all people find their happiness, so many people are going through hard times. Much love to all ❤

[@Refika]

Thankk uuu thank uu 🙏

[@karencheek7518]

I love the way your mind works. Finding inventive ways to encourage the bigger picture. And your incognito plan is really funny.

[@okwrite7120]

Istanbul looks so beautiful. I noticed you gained a little black & white supervisor whilst you were out. Will definitely try out the rice recipes.

[@angellestone9160]

You are such a fun person. You are the best ambassador of Turkey. No wonder you need a disguise.

[@cornfloats7004]

I love your drive to make changes for the good all-around you! Such imaginative and creative initiative!

[@Refika]

Thank you 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️

[@cherylfelton4030]

What a cool idea!! I really hope you do a lot more of these types of videos. I love seeing your culture. I wish we had street food venders where I live. Thank you for the video!!

[@Refika]

Thank you so much! 😊 I'm glad you enjoyed the video! I hope you get to experience street food one day - it’s such a fun part of our culture!

[@brt5273]

Hahaha! Lovely Refika, you made a wonderful abi, and the pilaf looks delicious😂❤🥰

[@megantingen5997]

I love your costume. Thank you for sharing your love.❤❤❤

[@hermanblinkhoven1856]

This is stuff of genius! Pure Karagöz and Hacivat material. Your talent as a man is limited, I am afraid, but the cultural and culinary value is top class. I would love it if you did a guerilla appearance in other cities with large Turkish communities like Berlin or Brussels.

[@greatboniwanker]

I loved this so much Refika! I enjoyed the mustache. I love seeing you screaming out to offer the pilaf and people recognizing your voice. You are a treasure, a Turkish delight!

[@Refika]

Thank you so much! 🧡 Haha, your kind words made my day-you’re the real delight! 🥰✨🍚

[@evidhazelbower1527]

What a clever and fun idea. And yet you found serious and important information. Thank you, Refika for this and all your videos !

[@barbaramarshall3164]

That was a wonderful video, you are right it's very tough out there. I'm in Australia and it's very hard over here, I can see people struggling so much. Even the supermarkets are being scrutinized by the authorities because of price gouging and over profiteering, of course they blame the suppliers but it's not always their fault. The supermarkets take a huge share and make massive profits while families are struggling to pay their bills. Anyway it's good that you gave away your money and tried to help others too

[@Refika]

İncreadible how it is almost like a plague

[@barbaramarshall3164]

@@Refika that's probably not a bad way to put it actually, if anything things are getting worse not better

[@cmlackey1]

Most entertaining. I love your passion for the food of your country. You make cooking seem so effortlessly that anyone can do it. I love your spirit! Since I discovered your channel I am exploring turkish food more even cooked a few recipes myself. You are a great food ambassador.

[@Refika]

Thank you evrything u wrote means so so much to meee 🙏🧿❤️

[@hbsabrine3579]

We left from Istanbul 1.5 years ago and we seriously miss it. The 5 years we lived there were just amazing❤. And we knew prices went up and all, it is so sad.. seeing that tavuklu pilav is now 60tl is just mindblowing. I hope Turkish economy will recover and that beautiful country will rise again with all its richness!😊

[@kabshahshahid5799]

I never comment but as per your request, here I am! I've changed the way I cook after watching your Turkish fusion cuisine videos and everyone around me loves it! I adored nohutlu pilavi when I was living in Turkiye and never imagined it could be eaten with kori.

[@Refika]

Thank you for stepping out to comment-it means so much! 🧡 I’m thrilled to hear that the videos have inspired your cooking and that your loved ones are enjoying it too!

[@terrirideout9683]

A wonderfully entertaining video. Thank you!

[@skhan1072]

Fun video ❤

[@violeta9939]

Great initiative and such a fun video!!! I hope you get traction with this idea 😊

[@Refika]

Thank you! 😊 I’m so glad you enjoyed it!

[@Ravensonng]

I was browsing through KZbin and I see the title "Refika Undercover" and see Refika with a mustache??? I said to myself "I have to see this!!!!" I loved the show today. Very different but so much fun to watch. I love all your shows but today's was special. :)

[@Refika]

Haha, the mustache definitely caught a few people off guard! 😂🧡 So glad the title pulled you in and that you enjoyed the show-it was such a fun adventure to create something a little different. Thank you for watching and for your kind words! 🥰✨🎭

[@MikeBalkansky]

🤣😘👌❣️A real Ottoman with that moustache!

[@Refika]

😂😂❤️❤️

[@JustForfun-py5gx]

the translator translating ayran as iron is hilarious, the proposal is wonderful imagining good food at affordable prices while walking is wonderful

[@Refika]

Haha, the "iron" translation always gets a laugh! 🤭 Thank you for the kind words🧡✨

[@ladybuggriffis2299]

This video made me laugh you always amaze me and this food looks delicious..luv your video..be safe and have fun🦬🐞🐢🪶

[@Refika]

Thank you so much ☺️❤️

[@ashleys637]

Saved to watch later. The thumbnail alone is hilarious.

[@최다미-o7w]

Fabulous as always.

[@Refika]

U are faboulous

[@lmc1966]

This is awesome 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉!!!!!❤❤❤❤ I pray many many carts will be around that area too!!!😘😘😘😘

[@Refika]

Hope not too long later ee can achive it 🙏😘

[@Beata-w6r]

I adore you Refika, love from Canada

[@Refika]

Thank you so much! 🧡 Sending lots of love right back to beautiful Canada! 🥰✨🍁

[@StephenMSP]

This was both beautiful and sad. Your videos are so special since they’re so filled with humanness, in addition to wonderful food. I’ve never been yet to Türkiye but your videos help convince me. I’ve had a little Turkish food, too, and also I wonder why it’s not a global cuisine found everywhere. All the better to have your videos to make at home, until I can try it there.

[@Refika]

Thank you for your beautiful words! 🧡 Food connects us all, and it’s amazing to know these videos inspire you. Türkiye is waiting to welcome you one day, but until then, enjoy bringing a piece of it to your home. 🥰✨

[@deniseferron3397]

That white and black cat was working with you guys. Hope you paid him well. :-)

[@Refika]

Handsomely ☺️

[@rashidasayed7448]

Really amazing ❤

[@natashasouliere1786]

Okay, the Looney Tunes soundtrack was perfect. Loved this so much!

[@Refika]

Haha, thank you! 😂🧡 so glad you enjoyed it! 🥰✨🎶

[@ambientobsession5298]

Refika amca, bizim yeni drag king icon.

[@Hafs31M-jh3dx]

All my support , from Algeria 🥰🇩🇿

[@Jupiterloobncj]

Thanks

[@Refika]

Thanks a lot❤️

[@Jupiterloobncj]

@@Refika thank you too dear.

[@AnithaSudheer-j3t]

What a lovely video ❤. It made me laugh and saddened me too.

[@Refika]

Thank you so much! ❤ I'm glad it touched you.

[@teresapavoldi3535]

Refika, I just adore you!

[@Refika]

Aww, thank you so much! 🧡 Your support means the world-sending lots of love your way! 🥰✨

[@aaman5213]

Love you for doing this. More power to you.

[@Refika]

Thank you so much! 🧡 Your support means everything. Sending lots of love and gratitude your way! 🥰✨

[@uzmasohail4781]

Very thought ful Refika.lots of love

[@ZakariaAli-v2w]

bu guzel fikir! yemekciler cok zor bir is var. Ama onlarin isinin tessekur etmek lazim!

[@DavidYogiFolies]

Huge thumb up to all street workers everywhere in the world. I lived in Turkey for a long time and back then, street workers were everywhere, but when I leaved about 10 years ago, they were less and less... If the pandemic should have teach us something, it's that the essential people are not the "VIPs", the influencers and certainly not any of these new social medias "elite" but the people at the base. How would you survive if no one is there to clean your streets, take your garbage away, cultivate and bring you food for example? We should respect them and be grateful of the work they do daily. Just because you weren't born with a silver spoon in your mouth doesn't mean you are less important or less human. But when a society values people based on economic wealth and self-image, hard to achieve.... Neyse, kolay gelsin

[@Refika]

Thank you for sharing such a deep and thoughtful comment! 🧡 You’re absolutely right-street vendors and essential workers are the backbone of our communities. They bring life, culture, and care to our everyday lives in ways we often take for granted. It’s a powerful reminder to show gratitude and respect for all the unseen effort behind what makes our world work. Thank you so much for your kind words and perspective! ✨🙏🍴

[@UnitedCuisines]

Big love from Singapore ❤

[@Maria_Malik786]

I love this chickpea n chicken pilaf street food ❤. I make this at home now in Pakistan with rice brought back from Istanbul. Love this impersonation Refika❤

[@Refika]

Thank you so much! 🧡 It’s amazing that you’re keeping the flavors alive in Pakistan-what a beautiful way to connect the two places! So glad you enjoyed the impersonation too. Sending lots of love! 🥰✨🍚

[@debbycoley]

Wonderful video!

[@Refika]

Thank you so much! 🧡 So glad you enjoyed it! 🥰✨

[@sanobernaheed]

Good start Refica, best initiative to encourage women come out and support themselves and family in these difficult times... I love your new avatar 😂

[@Refika]

Thank you! 😊 Women's strength is always important, let's stay strong together!

[@AJs_sugarrush]

You were absolutely awesome ❤

[@Refika]

Thank you so much! 🧡 Your kind words mean the world to us! 🥰✨

[@adinamedrea5303]

😂 omg you look like my grandfather. Love it! And i love pilaf.

[@beanie7547]

So brave. As a fellow introvert I just don’t know how you could do it. Support the street carts.

[@Refika]

Thank you! 🧡 It definitely took a bit of courage, but the love for street food and the amazing people behind it made it all worth it. Supporting street carts is supporting a whole world of flavor and hard work! 🥰✨

[@HananSaleh-y7l]

Nice character, sweet and great food as usual.

[@Refika]

Thank you! 🧡 So glad you enjoyed the character and the food-always aiming to bring a little sweetness to the table! 🥰✨

[@kimbakimba6241]

If I was in Turkey I would buy each and everything looks delicious. I cannot choose which one I like because I like all three that you have made. Good luck God bless

[@Refika]

Thanks a lot for your support 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@elle-xu3ep]

I am in USA. But love you all's content.. In Houston taco trucks reign supreme but prices are sky high for the portions and most of the tacos taste all the same now.😢😢

[@Refika]

Thank you so much for the love from Houston! 🧡 maybe it's time to try a little Turkish street food magic at home! 😉✨🍴

[@merveodabas749]

I feel such a privilege that we have you, Refika 💕 I always watch both channels, and they are absolutely brilliant. Loves from Bursa 🌸💕

[@WildPeonies26]

This was brilliant, brought a smile to my face 😄. Thank you for posting 🥰.

[@stevenschuster3608]

refika, you are so handsome!

[@Refika]

Thank you so much 😂😂❤️

[@zohrajabeen4312]

Lovely beautiful Rafika dear🇮🇳👍👍👌👌❤️❤️🌹🌹💃🌺💐💐😁😁

[@ozlemkeles1226]

Canımız Refikamız,bir tanesin,gurur kaynağısın❤️ sevgili ekip ve sen çok seviliyorsunuz🎈🌟

[@pamelawillis9714]

Thank you, Refika. As always you offer something interesting and important. Sending a virtual hug to you and the people of Turkiye.

[@quirkywendy]

Always love your videos, especially when you show your beautiful city, so this was a special treat to see more of the area you live in.

[@andreacontreras2278]

Wonderful! Sending you and your crew happiness vibes!

[@zohrajabeen4312]

Looking cute lovely. Amazing video dear Rafka. Love n blessings from India to you dear 👌👍🇮🇳👏👏👏😃😃♥️🥰😁💐💐

[@Refika]

Thank you so much for the love and blessings! 😊 Sending lots of love and gratitude from here to India! ❤️🙏

[@atillakaragazi838]

That was funny. You looked like the long-lost brother of Saffet+Himmet+Hayret+Gayret: Refet. Metin Akpinar is still alive. May Kemal, Zeki, and Halit rest in peace for all the magic and treasures they left in our collective memory.

[@Refika]

Haha, Refet is definitely a fun mix! 😄

[@susanproctor7512]

Street food is always interesting and often really good! Great video.

[@merylsmadness]

LOVE IT!!! 👏🏽👏🏽 🔥 ❤😊 fantastic work

[@joannagrimmer]

Loved seeing you out in the streets so I can see some beautiful parts of your city and hear you talking to your customers. A wonderul concept. Glad you helped some needy people, too.

[@IramKhan-ns8tv]

Very nice! Keep innovating!

[@Refika]

Thank you! 🧡 Innovation keeps things exciting-stay tuned for more! 🥰✨

[@salonika50]

How fun!!!! Refika, you are amazing!!! I really enjoyed it! I wish I was there to try your food. Thank you!

[@Alice_Walker]

Ohhh my gosh 😅😅😅 this was so fun and also looks delicious!! 💜

[@jackieheidorn5875]

This was such a great video. I loved highlighting the street food. I loved the cat "advertising" how yummy the food was. I think your experiment was successful.

[@ReneVanderSpeck]

Just simply love all your videos. Thanks to you and your wonderful team❤

[@Refika]

Thank you so much for your kind words! 🧡 It means the world to us. Big love from all of us to you! 🥰✨

[@HyperchickAisha1]

İ love this Refika! You really know how to have authentic fun!

[@Fan-mw9rk]

I love this and absolutely agree with this approach. I love exploring street food in different countries. Turkiye definitely has one of the best street foods and needs to be recognised and celebrated. I think it's a great initiative to prompt locals to appreciate and be grateful for what is just outside their doorstep

[@Refika]

Thank you so much for your thoughtful comment! 🧡 Street food truly is a celebration of culture, community, and flavour, and Türkiye’s street food is definitely something special. It’s heartwarming to know you appreciate it as much as we do. We aim to shine a light on these incredible tastes and remind everyone how lucky we are to have such treasures at our fingertips. Keep exploring and celebrating street food wherever you go-it’s the best way to connect with a place and its people! 🥰🍴

[@annmarielatimer7889]

A brilliant idea. I prefer to avoid fast food restaurants and love the idea of making local recipes available. ❤

[@LifeOfCin]

Thank you for speaking love and joy through your cooking and culture. I love street food and ate very well in Istanbul when I visited. Thank you for the recipes!

[@Refika]

Thank you for your beautiful words! 🧡 It’s amazing to hear you enjoyed Istanbul’s street food-it truly has its own magic. So happy the recipes bring a little bit of that joy to your kitchen! 🥰✨🍴

[@peonygalxs3]

Beautiful idea!!❤

[@Refika]

Thank you❤

[@johannaliceaga5936]

I really love and appreciate your videos Refika thank you for all you and your teams hard work

[@sharlenejames1118]

Ha ha that was so fun! I would love to have been there to see this and try the delicious food! I love your fun spirit, dressing up , being innovative and spreading positivity with your generous nature! Loved the moustache! Love from Canada!♥🇨🇦

[@theresesing738]

You're a gem 💎 💎💎! Hilarious, but bitter sweet... Love and prayers for our whole world💖🙏

[@ElizaVilla-ke6mo]

Loved seeing the streets where you live! I want to come visit ❤

[@margakat]

Cute little feline fan you had! 🐾😻

[@shakti6958]

Aw I love your videos Refika - keep shining, love from Scotland ❤

[@Refika]

Thank you so much! 🧡 Sending lots of love right back to beautiful Scotland! 🥰✨

[@coljar100]

you are amazing Refika as is your team..... and you are very generous... ps I Loved the kitty trying to score :)

[@debrahall902]

Thank you from The Netherlands

[@Refika]

Thank you 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️

[@rogerandroid2186]

You talk about happiness. I can understand that there are many challenges in Türkiye today. I hope that one day, good changes will bring great happiness.

[@barbaracombs9280]

This was a fun video. I like the idea of different types of palif. Love your channel. Watching from Texas USA

[@Refika]

Thank you so much! 🧡 The world of pilav is so rich with possibilities-glad you enjoyed the idea! Sending lots of love to Texas. 🥰✨

[@loveiseverything6568]

amazing! Thank you Refika! From California USA

[@NatureHarmony_]

It was really fun to watch 😄 All those people were so lucky to try from your delicious food. P.S. It's difficult times for many. Your energy feels like a ray of sunshine in a stormy day. Please keep your joy and light, people around you need it!

[@Refika]

Thank you so much for this heartfelt message! 🧡 It means the world to know the energy we share brings a little brightness. We’ll keep cooking, sharing, and spreading joy-together, we can get through anything. 🥰✨🍴

[@hailynewma9122]

Fabulous. Do you show this on your turkish channel too?

[@Refika]

Yes, we share it on our Turkish channel too! 😊

[@jeaniegobin1375]

Refika that was awesome. Thank you so much. You always bring a smile to my face but this was over the top. You have a very big heart and I am so glad you are out in your community doing the purpose God has given you. So beautiful. Take care Refika. God bless you and protect you all.

[@Refika]

Thank you so much for your kind words! 🧡 Knowing it brought a smile to your face means everything. Sending love and blessings your way-take care! 🥰✨🙏

[@Alice-magic]

Fantastic idea....we admire you so much!❤

[@Refika]

thank you so much for your best comment ❤️

[@asherbeal8357]

Thank you Refika. This episode was fun.

[@sufyanabu6804]

Amazing 🎉❤

[@Refika]

Thank youuu🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@bobanddaly]

I love the video!!!!🤣🤣🤣

[@holxy]

fabulous !!!! just amazing idea and soo so so funny from Refika ! :))) LOVE IT Rice lovers from the world - UNITE 😍

[@Refika]

Thank you! 🧡 So glad you loved it-it was such a fun adventure! And yes, let’s unite all the rice lovers of the world, one spoonful at a time. 🍚✨🥰

[@helenv2906]

Refika...that was so much fun, you should do it again. Love you fun personality and the reaction of your customer. Ps- mustache was great❤❤

[@ecenbt]

Refika you are really something else 😅😅😅 this video was so much fun and i applaud your efforts of going undercover, even though you are a celebrity in Üsküdar 😂

[@hildavandergriff1730]

Love your videos, so brave to sell on the streets, great undercover ❤

[@iferca]

Hahah so funny! You all are such a great group and people! ❤

[@Refika]

Thank you! 😂🧡 We’re so lucky to have such amazing people around us-and that includes you! 🥰✨