РЕЦЕПТ НА ТРАДИЦИОННЫЙ УЗБЕКИСТАН ПЛОВ (ПИЛАФ)! НАСТОЯЩАЯ УЛИЦА КУХНЯ!

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: pork

Turkey is leaner, while pork is often less expensive.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola is more affordable.

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Lentils provide protein, and canned beans are budget-friendly.

dried fruits

🥗Healthier: fresh fruits

💰Cheaper: sugar

Fresh fruits add flavor without added sugar.

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 sliced carrots and cook until softened, about 4 minutes.

Add chicken pieces and cook until browned on all sides, about 6-8 minutes.

Sprinkle in cumin, black pepper, and salt; stir to combine.

Add drained rice on top of the chicken and vegetables without stirring.

Pour water over the rice, ensuring it covers the rice by about an inch.

Add chickpeas, garlic, and bay leaves on top of the rice.

Cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid and reduce heat to low; cook for 20-25 minutes until rice is tender.

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

Fluff the rice with a fork and garnish with parsley before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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