Authentic Uzbek Plov Recipe
Plov is enjoyed in various forms around the world, and Uzbekistan alone boasts over 60 different versions. There are specific types for every occasion, including wedding plov, holiday plov, funeral plov, and even army plov, each tailored to suit the event.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Vegetable oil
- 2 Large onions sliced
- 1 1/2 lb Lamb meat chopped into chunks
- 1 lb Long grain rice
- 1 lb Carrots chopped into medium sticks
- 1 head Garlic
- 1 tbsp Cumin powder (or seeds)
- 1 tsp Coriander powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the rice according to packet instructions.
- Meanwhile, in a large pan, fry the onions in the vegetable oil.
- After stirring occasionally for a few minutes, add the lamb, cook it for 10 more minutes, and add the carrots. After stirring occasionally for a few minutes, add the lamb, cook it for 10 more minutes, and add the carrots.
- Add the spices, along with 4 cups of water. Add the spices, along with 4 cups of water.
- After the rice has been washed, spread it evenly throughout the pot. Cover the pot and leave it to cook for about 30 minutes or until the water gets fully absorbed.
- Serve it as soon as the dish begins to cool down. serve it as soon as the dish begins to cool down.
Nutrition
Calories: 975kcalCarbohydrates: 51gProtein: 47gFat: 64gSaturated Fat: 17gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 165mgSodium: 269mgFiber: 5gSugar: 7g
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