You’ve Never Tasted Duck Pilaf Like This | Grandma’s Wood-Fired Recipe

duck

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and more affordable than duck.

broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water

Vegetable broth adds flavor without animal products.

dried fruits

🥗Healthier: fresh fruits

💰Cheaper: raisins

Fresh fruits are lighter and often less expensive.

nuts

🥗Healthier: seeds

💰Cheaper: peanuts

Seeds provide crunch and are often less costly.

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

Brown the duck pieces on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

Remove the duck and set aside; add chopped onions to the pot.

Sauté onions until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Add grated carrots and minced garlic; cook for another 2-3 minutes.

Stir in rice and cook for 2-3 minutes until slightly toasted.

Return the duck to the pot and add broth, spices, bay leaves, salt, and pepper.

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

Simmer until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 20-25 minutes.

Remove from heat and let sit covered for 10 minutes.

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

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