Gas stove for plov
Description
The dish is prepared without unnecessary complications. There are plenty of recipes for gazmaga, and this is probably one of the simplest yet very successful versions. The flatbread turns out crispy, golden, and somewhat resembles puff pastry in texture. Soaking up the pilaf's juices and aromas during cooking, it becomes incredibly delicious! Sometimes gazmaga is made using lavash, but why not make it yourself? The difference is enormous, and preparing gazmaga for pilaf is extremely easy, requiring minimal ingredients. I highly recommend giving it a try! I'm not providing a pilaf recipe here, as any kind will work perfectly: with meat, vegetarian, or with dried fruits. The finished dish is ready to serve.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare all the ingredients.
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Step 2
Pour the flour into a deep bowl and add the salt.
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Step 3
Pour in the melted butter.
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Step 4
Mix and gradually add warm water in parts.
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Step 5
The finished dough should come together in a ball but still be soft enough. Cover it with a towel and let it rest for 30 minutes.
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Step 6
Then roll out the dough into a thin layer, about 2-3 mm thick. Pour oil into the bottom of the cauldron. Transfer the dough into the cauldron, folding the edges towards the center as shown in the photo.
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Step 7
Then spread the dough and distribute it over the entire cauldron, covering not only the bottom but also its sides.
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Step 8
Boil the rice for pilaf for 10 minutes, then rinse, drain in a colander, and place half of it into the cauldron. Pour melted butter over the rice.
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Step 9
Spread the fried meat with vegetables on top.
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Step 10
Place the remaining rice on the meat, smooth it out, and pour melted butter over it again. Fold the gazmaga dough toward the center. Cook first over high heat for 10 minutes, then over the lowest heat for about 1.5 hours.
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Step 11
Serve the ready-made gazmag for plov as follows. Place the rice on a flat plate, put the meat with vegetables on top, then cut or break the gazmag into pieces by hand and spread it over the entire surface, decorating the plov. Very delicious!