Pilaf is an amazing oriental dish. Moreover, it is prepared with great pleasure in any part of the world.
It is necessary
- lamb - 500-600 g,
- carrots - 500-600 g,
- long-grain rice - 500 g,
- onions - 200 g,
- garlic - 2 heads,
- salt - 2 tsp,
- cumin (zira).
Instructions
Step 1
Carrots must be washed and peeled. Next, cut it into cubes. Peel and chop the onion in half rings. Be sure to rinse the rice several times. Then soak in water for 40 minutes.
Step 2
Heat a skillet with vegetable oil. Dip the onion into a skillet and fry over high heat until golden brown. The onion should leave its juice.
Step 3
The next step is to put the meat in the pan. Cut it into pieces in advance. Turn the meat once, fry it, on the other hand.
Step 4
Now it's time for the carrots, add them to the meat. Cook for 5 minutes.
Insert the head of garlic into the middle of the pan and pour 500 ml of cold water.
Step 5
Insert the head of garlic into the middle of the pan and pour 500 ml of cold water.
Step 6
Bring the whole mass to a boil and remove the garlic. Then you can add salt.
Next, pour the rice and smooth it over the entire area. The water should completely cover the rice. It takes about 15 minutes to cook pilaf with rice. During this time, almost all water will disappear. If there is too much liquid left, make several holes on the surface of the rice, the water will evaporate.
Step 7
Once the rice has absorbed the required amount of water, you can re-insert the head of garlic and sprinkle with cumin. Cover the pilaf with a lid or dish.
Step 8
Now the heating of the pilaf must be reduced. Cook the pilaf for 20-25 minutes. Season the finished pilaf with herbs, serve.