Beef stew with rice
Description
The dish is prepared without unnecessary complications. 1. The recipe for preparing azu with rice is very similar to the traditional one. First, wash, dry, and cut the meat into small pieces. 2. Pour vegetable oil into a thick-bottomed saucepan and heat it well. Add the meat and sear on all sides until golden brown. 3. Put rice into a saucepan and pour in 500 milliliters of water. Place over heat, bring to a boil, add salt, then cook over low heat. 4. Meanwhile, peel and chop the onion. When the meat is well seared, add the onion and continue frying until the onion becomes translucent. 5. Then add washed tomatoes, cut into small cubes, to the saucepan. Simmer for another 5–10 minutes. 6. In the meantime, slice the cucumbers and add them to the meat as well. 7. Now there are two options. You can fully cook the rice and then serve it separately with the meat. Alternatively, you can remove the rice (but not fully cooked) from the heat and transfer it to the saucepan. 8. Peel and mince the garlic (you can press it using a garlic press). Mix it with tomato sauce and add to the saucepan. 9. Add a little water or previously prepared broth. Season with salt and pepper to taste, then cover with a lid. 10. Simmer the homemade azu with rice until the meat becomes tender. 11. Before serving, garnish with finely chopped fresh herbs. The dish is ready to be served.