I had a fantastic rice pilaf in Uzbegistan.Is there anyone who knows the recipe?!
I had a fantastic rice pilaf in Uzbegistan.Is there anyone who knows the recipe?
It contained lamb, rice, raisins, possibly other dired fruits and herbs and I quess saffron as well. I am looking for this recipe for 20 years.
Answers:
This is what I found:
UZBEK PALOV
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Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Main Dish Meats
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 lb Lamb boneless cubed 1"
3 ea Carrots julliened
2 ea Onions cut to strips 1/4"-wide and 2" long
1/4 c Peanut oil
6 c Cold water
3 c Rice uncooked
1 t Black pepper fresh ground
1 T Salt
1 ea Garlic clove minced
1/4 c Raisins
1/4 c Chick peas
Heat oil in a large, heavy skillet over High heat. Drop in the lamb cubes
and fry them 6-7 minutes. be sure to turn them constantly. Drain them and
remove to a large casserole <4 qt. is a good size> In the oil left in the
pan add the onions, garlic, carrots, raisins, chick peas, salt, & pepper.
Cook until browned then add the rice. Reduce the heat to Low and stir for 3
minutes. Pour this mixture into the casserole and toss lightly. Add the
water. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to Low, cover, &
simmer for 25 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to sit for 10 minutes.
serve at once. Origin: Chef Yuri Nurbandisha, Karavan Restraunt, Medeo,
Kazakhstan
The link is below, hope it helps.
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