Uzbek Pilaf ( Özbek Pilavı)
2019-09-20- Course: Pilaf
- Skill Level: Easy
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- Servings : 6-8
- Prep Time : 15m
- Cook Time : 1:15 h
- Ready In : 1:30 h
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Uzbek Pilaf recipe is popular far beyond the borders of Uzbekistan. You can make this dish with chicken, lamb or beef. It is easy to find ingredients.
Ingredients
- 2 cups of rice, washed and drained
- 250gr lamb (Cut into medium pieces)
- 3 tbsp canola oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 medium carrots, cut into matchsticks or julienne cut
- 3 cups hot beef stock or hot water
- 1 tbsp salt to taste
- ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- ½ tsp cumin
Method
Step 1
Place rice in a large bowl and cover with warm water. Set aside.
Step 2
Cook the beef chucks in their own juice in a medium sized pot. Add some hot water if necessary.
Step 3
Cook at medium low heat until the beef stocks are getting soft. Season with some salt and black pepper.
Step 4
Drain and leave aside the broth for using later.
Step 5
Saute the onion for about 3-4 minutes in a medium pot with oil.
Step 6
Add the lamb, carrot and spices and continue to saute for about 3-4 minutes.
Step 7
Wash and drain rice. Pour cleaned rice over the lamb mixture in an even layer. Saute 3-4 minutes.
Step 8
Add 3 cups of lamb stock or 2 cups lamb stock and 1 cup of water. Cover, once its get bubbling turn the heat down to the low.
Step 9
Cook until all the water evaporated. Let the Uzbek Pilaf stand for about 10 minutes before serving. Stir well and serve warm. Enjoy!