Armenian-style pilaf
Description
The recipe won't take much time. To make Armenian-style pilaf at home delicious, add raisins, prunes, and a few pomegranate seeds before serving. Don't forget eastern spices that will bring out the dish's flavor. Serve hot.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Unusual, but we'll be making pilaf from beef. I usually take about a kilogram of meat and cut it into cubes.
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Step 2
2. Pour in a little vegetable oil and place the meat into the pan. Use a pot with a thick bottom and thick walls for the pilaf. Fry the beef until the liquid has completely evaporated.
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Step 3
3. Fry the carrots separately. For this pilaf, I slice them by hand, slightly thicker than usual.
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Step 4
4. Add the carrots to the meat and sauté for a few more minutes over low heat. Season with salt and spices to taste. Eastern herbs and spices are essential for this pilaf.
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Step 5
5. While the meat and carrots are frying, rinse the rice thoroughly.
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Step 6
6. Sprinkle the rice on top and pour water over it, making sure the water covers the rice by two centimeters.
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Step 7
7. Simmer over low heat until done, adding a whole unpeeled garlic clove halfway through. Add all spices to taste, and just before serving, add raisins and prunes.