Nargie's Mongolian Cuisine: MONGOL PLOV (Real Mongolian Fried Rice)

lamb

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken provides a leaner option, while pork is often less expensive.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola oil is typically cheaper.

Rinse rice under cold water until the 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 diced lamb and cook until browned on all sides, about 8-10 minutes.

Add sliced carrots and cook for another 5 minutes until they start to soften.

Stir in minced garlic, cumin, black pepper, and salt; cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Add chickpeas and stir to combine with the meat and vegetables.

Pour in enough water to cover the mixture by about an inch; bring to a boil.

Add soaked rice on top of the meat mixture without stirring.

Reduce heat to low, cover tightly, and cook 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 and gently mix in the meat and vegetables.

Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.

Cooking Techniques

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