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Fergana Pilaf with Lamb recipe icon

Fergana Pilaf with Lamb

Traditional Central Asian pilaf with tender lamb, carrots, and onions. The rice is cooked as a separate layer, absorbing the aromatic broth. The dish is served in a mound with a crispy crust on the bottom.

Total
180 min
Standard serving
267.5 g

Ingredients

Total 6

Instructions

  1. 1

    Step 1

    Cut the lamb into cubes and bring to a boil in salted water. Rinse the meat with cold water.

  2. 2

    Step 2

    Slice the onion into rings.

  3. 3

    Step 3

    Place the meat and onion in the cauldron, fry over medium heat until reddish in color, stirring constantly. Add oil as needed.

  4. 4

    Step 4

    Cut the carrots into thin strips and place them in the cauldron.

  5. 5

    Step 5

    Salt and fry, stirring constantly, until the carrots turn golden brown. Add oil as needed.

  6. 6

    Step 6

    Pour water so that it completely covers the meat, carrots, and onions.

  7. 7

    Step 7

    Add pilaf spices, stir and bring to a boil. Boil for 25 minutes.

  8. 8

    Step 8

    Rinse the rice 4 times in cold water, rubbing it between your palms.

  9. 9

    Step 9

    Spread the rice in an even layer, increase the heat and pour in water so that it covers the rice by 1–1.5 cm. Let it boil without stirring.

  10. 10

    Step 10

    When the water boils, taste the pilaf and add salt if necessary.

  11. 11

    Step 11

    When the water has evaporated, gather the pilaf into a mound toward the center. Make several holes with a stick so that water from the surface flows to the bottom. Reduce the heat, cover with a lid, and cook for another 25 minutes.

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