Plovvv… what comes in your mind when you hear this word? Yeah, the delicious and aromatic Central Asian dish. I have got an amazing Plov Rezept for you all. This dish is a burst of flavors and aroma in your mouth. Let’s start with the image where the fluffy grains of rice along with juicy meat and vegetables seem to be inviting you to take a bite. This dish is so delicious that you cannot resist, But before that, let’s take a look at its ingredients. Ingredients: - 500g mutton or beef - 500g rice - 3 large onions - 4 large carrots - 3-4 tbsp oil - 10-12 cloves of garlic - 5-6 tbsp cumin - 1 tsp turmeric - Salt and pepper to taste - 1-2 liters of water Instructions: 1. Rinse the rice with cold water several times until the water runs clear. 2. Peel and cut the onions into half rings, and thinly slice the carrots. 3. Heat the oil in a large pot and brown the meat (if you’re using beef) until it gets a nice crust. 4. Add the onions to it and fry them until they become golden brown. 5. Add the carrots and continue to fry until they’re soft. 6. Add the cumin and turmeric, and fry for 1-2 minutes. 7. Add the rice and stir well. 8. Pour water over the rice until it’s covered by 1-1.5 cm. 9. Add the salt and pepper, then cover the pot and let it cook over low heat for about 30 minutes or until the rice is tender. 10. Add in the garlic and let it cook for another 3-5 minutes. 11. Your Plov is ready to serve. How to prepare: 1. Heat up a large pot. 2. Add some oil to it and brown the meat until it gets a nice crust. 3. Add in onions and fry them until they become golden brown. 4. Add in the carrots and continue frying until they are soft. 5. Add in the cumin and turmeric, and fry for a minute. 6. Add in the rice and stir well. 7. Pour in enough water to cover the rice by 1-1.5 cm. 8. Cover the pot and let it cook over low heat for about 30 minutes until the rice is tender. 9. When done, add in the garlic and let it cook for another 3-5 minutes. 10. Your Plov is ready to eat. Preparation time: This dish takes approximately 1 hour to prepare and cook. Servings: This recipe serves 4-6 people. Nutrition Facts: Calories – 550 Fat – 26g Protein – 25g Carbs – 61g Tips: - You can add some raisins, quince, or prunes to give it a nice sweet twist. - You can also try using lamb instead of beef. - For a vegetarian version, you can replace the meat with mushrooms. - When cooking the rice, make sure you don’t overcook it. Otherwise, it will become mushy. FAQs: Q: Can I use chicken in this recipe? A: Yes, you can substitute the beef or mutton with chicken. Q: Is there a substitute for cumin? A: You can use coriander powder or garam masala instead of cumin. Q: Can I use brown rice instead of white rice? A: Yes, you can use brown rice, but the cooking time will be longer. I hope you all enjoy this delicious Plov Rezept. Happy cooking!
