Homemade-style pilaf
Description
I'll be honest with you—there's no need for special knowledge or skills to prepare a delicious and hearty dinner for your whole family. All you need is a couple of good, reliable recipes, and to begin with, let me tell you
Instructions
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Step 1
First, we thoroughly rinse the rice and soak it in cold water for 15–20 minutes. We also rinse the meat and cut it into small pieces, then place the meat into a heavy-bottomed pot.
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Step 2
Simmer the meat over low heat until the excess liquid has evaporated.
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Step 3
Meanwhile, we finely chop the onion, grate the carrot on a coarse grater, and sauté the vegetables in vegetable oil until soft.
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Step 4
Add the sautéed vegetables to the stewed meat.
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Step 5
Add salt and spices to taste, mix everything.
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Step 6
After that, transfer the rice to a pot and pour water over it; the water should completely cover the rice and rise 1.5–2 cm above it.
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Step 7
Add the bay leaf and gently stir the contents of the pot.
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Step 8
Now cover the pot with a lid and cook the pilaf over low heat for 30-40 minutes, depending on the rice variety.
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Step 9
Once all the liquid has evaporated and the rice becomes tender, turn off the heat and serve the dish. Enjoy your meal!