Favorite Street Food of MILLIONS. The KING of Uzbek Dishes. Uzbek Cuisine

lamb

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken provides a leaner option, while pork is often more affordable.

rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: bulgur

Quinoa adds protein and fiber, while bulgur is often less expensive.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola oil is budget-friendly.

raisins

🥗Healthier: dried apricots

💰Cheaper: sultanas

Dried apricots offer better nutrients, while sultanas are usually cheaper.

Rinse rice under cold water until water runs clear and soak for 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 on all sides, about 10 minutes.

Add grated carrots and continue to cook for another 5 minutes.

Mix in garlic cloves, cumin, black pepper, and salt, stirring well.

Pour in water and bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low.

Add soaked rice evenly on top of the meat and vegetables without stirring.

Add chickpeas, raisins, bay leaves, and barberries on top of the rice.

Cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid and steam on low for 30-40 minutes until rice is tender.

Remove from heat and let sit for 10 minutes before serving.

Fluff the rice gently with a fork and garnish with fresh herbs.

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