Recipe For Traditional Bukhara PILAF | UZBEK STREET FOOD | Oshi AMIRI | Uzbek cuisine |

lamb

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and more affordable than lamb.

dried fruits

🥗Healthier: fresh fruits

💰Cheaper: raisins

Fresh fruits provide a lighter flavor, while raisins are more economical.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola oil is budget-friendly.

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: split peas

Lentils are nutritious and often less expensive than chickpeas.

Rinse rice under cold water until water runs clear.

Soak rice in water for 30 minutes, then drain.

Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in diced lamb and cook until browned, about 8-10 minutes.

Add sliced carrots and cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Mix in garlic, cumin, black pepper, and salt; cook for 2 minutes to release aromas.

Pour in water and bring to a boil; reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes.

Add soaked rice evenly over the meat and vegetables, do not stir.

Pour additional water over the rice until just covered, add bay leaves.

Cover pot tightly and cook on low heat for 20-25 minutes until rice is tender.

Remove from heat and let sit, covered, for 10 minutes.

Fluff rice with a fork and mix in chickpeas and dried fruits before serving.

Garnish with fresh herbs and red pepper before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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