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Uzbek Plov (Lamb and Rice Pilaf)

Uzbek Plov (Lamb and Rice Pilaf)

Cost $25, save $15

Source: Recommended by CookPal

  • 100 Min
  • 8 Servings
  • $25

INGREDIENTS

  • Grain

    • 2 cups basmati rice

  • Vegetables

    • 🧄 4 whole heads garlic
    • 🧅 2 large onions, thinly sliced
    • 🥕 5 large carrots, coarsely grated

  • Meat

    • 2 pounds boneless leg of lamb, cut into 3-inch pieces

  • Fruits

    • ½ cup fresh barberries

  • Spices and Condiments

    • 2 tablespoons cumin seeds
    • 2 tablespoons coriander seeds
    • 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
    • 🧂 2 tablespoons salt

  • Oils

    • ½ cup vegetable oil

  • Liquids

    • 💧 2 cups boiling water to cover

STEPS

1

Place basmati rice in a large bowl, cover with warm water and set aside. Wash whole heads of garlic and set aside.

2

Heat vegetable oil in a Dutch oven or large skillet over high heat until smoking. Add lamb and cook, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes.

3

Stir in onions and cook until softened and browned, about 10 minutes.

4

Add carrots; cook and stir until softened, about 10 minutes.

5

Add barberries, cumin, coriander, and peppercorns. Drop whole heads of garlic into Dutch oven, stirring to evenly distribute. Reduce heat to medium. Cover and cook for 30 minutes.

6

Wash and drain basmati rice with hot water. Add to the Dutch oven in an even layer on top of the lamb. Slowly pour in 2 cups of boiling water, ensuring the rice is covered by about 3/4 inch of water. Do not stir.

7

Season with salt. Cover and cook until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes.

8

Gently stir rice and lamb together and serve with whole garlic heads placed on top.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

497

Calories

  • 19
    Protein
  • 56
    Carbs
  • 23
    Fats

💡 Use a Dutch oven for even cooking and heat distribution.Be careful not to stir the rice while it's cooking to avoid breaking the grains.For an authentic touch, you can swap vegetable oil for lamb fat if available.Barberries can be substituted with dried cranberries or omitted if unavailable.