THE MOST GIANT PILAF | 3000 kg wedding pilaf | STREET FOOD

lamb

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: beef

Chicken is leaner, while beef is often more economical.

rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: bulgur

Quinoa offers more protein, while bulgur is often less expensive.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

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

raisins

🥗Healthier: dried apricots

💰Cheaper: sultanas

Dried apricots provide similar sweetness with added nutrients.

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

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in diced lamb and cook until browned on all sides, about 8-10 minutes.

Add sliced carrots and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.

Mix in minced garlic, cumin, and black pepper, cooking for another minute.

Add rinsed rice and stir to coat in the oil and spices, about 2 minutes.

Pour in water, add salt, bay leaves, and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and water is absorbed, about 20-25 minutes.

Remove from heat and let sit covered for 10 minutes to steam.

Fluff rice with a fork and mix in chickpeas and raisins gently.

Garnish with fresh herbs before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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