как приготовить плов (туркменский плов) /comment préparer le plov (recette turkmène)

lamb

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: beef

Chicken is leaner and more affordable than lamb.

dried fruits

🥗Healthier: fresh fruits

💰Cheaper: sugar

Fresh fruits provide a natural sweetness without added sugar.

black pepper

🥗Healthier: white pepper

💰Cheaper: paprika

Paprika offers a similar flavor with a different color profile.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Sunflower oil is often less expensive while still being neutral.

Rinse rice under cold water until the water runs clear.

Soak the rice in water for at least 30 minutes.

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 10 minutes.

Add sliced carrots and cook for another 5 minutes until softened.

Mix in cumin, black pepper, and salt, stirring to combine.

Add soaked rice to the pot, spreading it evenly over the meat and vegetables.

Pour in enough water to cover the rice by about an inch.

Add garlic cloves and bay leaves on top of the rice without stirring.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover tightly.

Cook for 20-25 minutes until rice is tender and water is absorbed.

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

Fluff the rice gently with a fork before serving.

Garnish with fresh herbs and serve with chickpeas and dried fruits.

Cooking Techniques

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