Azerbaijani Traditional Cuisine "Pertme & Plov" | "Jam Pie" on Charcoal | Village Life

minced meat

🥗Healthier: lean turkey

💰Cheaper: ground chicken

Lean turkey reduces fat content while ground chicken is often less expensive.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier with beneficial fats, while canola oil is budget-friendly.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: frozen herbs

Dried herbs can be used for convenience, and frozen herbs are often cheaper.

broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable stock is lower in calories, while seasoned water is a cost-effective alternative.

Cook the beef in a pot until browned.

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent.

Season with thyme and salt to taste.

In a separate pot, cook the long rice according to package instructions.

In a bowl, mix eggs, sour cream, flour, and cooked rice to form a batter.

Pour the batter into a pan and cook until set, then serve with the beef and rice.

Cooking Techniques

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