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Uzbek Wedding Pilaf

Cultural Context

Originating from Central Asia, Uzbek Wedding Pilaf, or Plov, is a festive dish traditionally served at weddings and celebrations. It symbolizes abundance and hospitality, often made in large quantities to feed many guests. Each region has its own variations, but the core ingredients remain the same. Today, Plov is enjoyed not only in Uzbekistan but also in many countries across the former Soviet Union, celebrated for its rich flavors and communal spirit.

UzbekUZmain
120 min
medium
8 servings
Servings4
3 cups rice
2 lbs lamb
3 large carrots
2 medium onions
4 cloves garlic
1 tablespoon cumin
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 can (15 oz) chickpeas
1 cup raisins
2 bay leaves
6 cups water

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

lamb

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: beef

Chicken is leaner and more affordable than lamb.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil adds flavor while being healthier.

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Lentils are high in protein and cheaper than chickpeas.

raisins

🥗Healthier: dried apricots

💰Cheaper: fresh fruit

Dried apricots provide similar sweetness with added nutrients.

1

Prepare a large pot for cooking.

2

Add 15 kg of lamb to the pot.

3

Pour in water until it covers the meat, about 15 liters.

4

Bring the water to a boil, then add salt.

5

Add 5 kg of rice to the pot without stirring.

6

Add 2 kg of carrots, chopped, on top of the rice.

7

Add 1 kg of chickpeas and 1 kg of raisins on top of the mixture.

8

Cover the pot and let it cook for a long time until the rice is tender.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingsteaminglayering

Equipment Needed

large potwooden spoonmeasuring cupsknifecutting board

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Also Known As

OshPlov

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