Uzbek Chicken Plov Recipe - Culinary Caravan 2020 - Uzbekistan (Episode 7)

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 oil is budget-friendly.

dried fruits

🥗Healthier: fresh fruits

💰Cheaper: no fruits

Fresh fruits add flavor without added sugars.

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: beans

Lentils are nutritious and often less expensive.

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

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

Stir in grated carrots and cook for another 5 minutes until softened.

Add chicken pieces and cook until browned on all sides, about 8-10 minutes.

Sprinkle in cumin, black pepper, and salt, stirring to coat the chicken and vegetables.

Add rinsed rice to the pot, stirring gently to combine with the chicken and vegetables.

Pour in water until it covers the rice by about an inch.

Add bay leaves and whole garlic cloves to the pot, without stirring.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes until rice is tender and water is absorbed.

Remove from heat and let sit covered for 10 minutes to steam.

Fluff the rice with a fork, mixing in chickpeas and dried fruits if using.

Garnish with fresh herbs before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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