Mussel pilaf
Description
The recipe won't take much time. Cooking pilaf using this method is incredibly easy, and the result is very tasty, aromatic, moist, and juicy thanks to the vegetables and mussels. This dish will be a real lifesaver if you need to quickly prepare a delicious and filling lunch, as it requires only one hour of work at the stove. It's best to use fresh mussels, but if fresh ones are hard to find in your region, you can use boiled and frozen mussels instead. This is an excellent recipe, in which I will tell you how. Serve hot.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Cut the carrots into thin strips, the onion into small cubes. Finely chop the herbs.
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Step 2
2. In a heavy-bottomed pot, sauté the carrots in vegetable and butter, stirring occasionally. After about 4 minutes, add the onion. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion becomes semi-transparent.
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Step 3
3. Add boiled-frozen mussels, salt, and spices: Provence herbs, thyme, and mixed peppers.
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Step 4
4. Mix everything well and gradually add the cooked rice in small portions. Stir the dish thoroughly so that all ingredients are evenly distributed. Add garlic and finely chopped herbs.
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Step 5
5. Cover the pilaf with a lid and let it simmer over low heat for another 10 minutes. Then remove from heat and let it sit on the table, covered, for 30 minutes.