Uzbek pilaf is a true masterpiece of world cuisine, combining many oriental tastes and aromas.
This delicious delicacy is an integral part of Uzbek cuisine and is capable of winning the hearts of gourmets with its unique palette of flavors.
Let's cook Uzbek pilaf, step by step, recreating the magic in every move.
Ingredients
- 500 g good quality long grain rice (preferably basmati)
- 500 g of selected meat (lamb, beef or chicken)
- 3 fragrant onions
- 3 juicy carrots
- 1/2 cup high quality refined oil
- 1 head of garlic, for a subtle flavor
- 1-2 hot peppers (to your taste)
- 1-2 fragrant bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon aromatic cumin (caraway)
- 1 teaspoon solar turmeric
- Salt to enhance the flavor
- Aromatic black pepper, for spiciness to your taste
Method of preparation
Cut the selected meat into cubes, and cut the onion and carrot into tender slices.
Heat oil in a large saucepan or authentic Uzbek cauldron, fry meat until golden brown over medium heat.
Add the onion and cook until translucent, creating a flavorful background.
Place carrot slices on stage and cook them with meat and onions for another 5-7 minutes.
Stir in crushed garlic, cumin, turmeric and bay leaf to create a magical potion.
Continue cooking for another 2-3 minutes until the aroma fills the entire kitchen.
Rinse the rice, the grains should sparkle with cleanliness.
Add the rice and fry everything together over medium heat for another 5 minutes, making sure to stir evenly. This step will give the rice extra flavor and a little crunchy texture.
Pour hot water over them, creating an atmosphere of delicious passion around them. Add salt, sprinkle with black pepper and mix gently.
Simmer for a while, bring the contents to a boil, then reduce the heat to low.
Cover the pan with a lid and let the pilaf simmer on low heat for 30-40 minutes until the rice is transformed into a soft and aromatic work of art.
Serve the Uzbek pilaf hot, revealing its secrets with a spoon. To your taste, decorate the pilaf with spicy pepper rings.
With this masterpiece of Uzbek cuisine on your table, a real feast of taste will begin! Bon appetit, and immerse yourself in the magical world of Uzbek pilaf!
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Expert: Julia Tychino
