azerbaijani
Shah Plov
A filling rice dish for a family lunch or dinner.
Time120 min
Servings6
Calories227 kcal
LevelHard
Ingredients
- basmati rice300 g
- lamb600 g
- thin lavash6 pcs
- dried apricots80 g
- raisins80 g
- boiled chestnuts120 g
- butter30 g
- saffron0.3 g
- salt1 tsp
- black pepper0.5 tsp
Instructions
1
Rinse the rice until the water runs clear; prepare the meat, vegetables, and spices separately.
2
In a kazan or wide pot, brown the onion and main protein or vegetable base.
3
Add carrots, dried fruit, spices, or other characteristic ingredients and cook for 3–5 minutes.
4
Spread the rice in an even layer and add hot water or broth to cover it by about 1–1.5 cm.
5
Cook without active stirring until the liquid is absorbed, then cover and finish over very low heat.
6
Rest for 10 minutes, gently mix, and serve hot.