Description
A traditional Uzbek dish made with lamb and rice, flavored with spices.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500g lamb, diced
- 2 cups long-grain rice
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, julienned
- 4 cups water or broth
- 3 cloves garlic, whole
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon coriander
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the lamb and brown on all sides.
- Add the onions and cook until soft.
- Stir in the carrots and cook for 5 minutes.
- Add the rice and stir to coat with oil.
- Add water or broth, garlic, cumin, coriander, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and cover.
- Cook for 20-25 minutes until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
- Remove from heat and let it sit covered for 10 minutes.
- Fluff rice with a fork before serving.
Notes
- Use basmati or jasmine rice for best results.
- Adjust spices to your taste.
- Serve with a salad or yogurt.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Uzbek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 80g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: plov recipe uzbek lamb and rice pilaf