Plov( Pilaf/Palov Osh) with chicken. All tips and tricks on how to make this dish perfect!

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner while chicken thighs are often more affordable.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

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

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Lentils are nutritious and canned beans are often less expensive.

rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: long grain rice

Quinoa offers more protein, while long grain rice is economical.

Wash 900 grams of Egyptian rice until the water runs clear using a Japanese rice washer.

Soak the rice in water for 30 minutes and add 1 tablespoon of salt.

Heat 100 milliliters of linseed oil and 200 milliliters of sunflower oil in a Kazan until hot.

Add chopped chicken thighs and fry until browned.

Add 2 large chopped onions and sauté until translucent.

Add a pinch of cumin seeds to flavor the chicken.

Add 2 pounds of sliced carrots and hard raisins, mixing well.

Stir in 2 tablespoons of spice mix, 2 tablespoons of salt, and 2 teaspoons of black pepper.

Add 1 cup of hot water to create a zervak (broth).

Simmer for 30 minutes, tasting for seasoning.

Remove the garlic heads and chili peppers from the zervak after simmering.

Add 2 cups of garbanzo beans and the drained rice on top of the carrots.

Sprinkle a pinch of saffron over the rice and cover to steam.

Cooking Techniques

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