Uzbek Plov Recipe
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
35 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr
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Total Time
1 hr 35 mins
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Servings
8 People
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Calories
641 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Uzbek Plov Recipe
Description
This Uzbek Plov recipe starts by cutting lamb or beef into cubes and slicing carrots and onions appropriately. The meat is browned in heated olive oil, then combined with diced onions and carrots cooked until softened. Long grain rice and bay leaves are added and sautéed briefly before placing a garlic bulb with the edges trimmed into the rice.
Boiling water is added just an inch over the rice, seasoning the pot with salt, pepper, and optional cumin. The mixture simmers on low heat for 40-50 minutes, during which the top layer of rice is gently turned midway to ensure even cooking. The technique creates fluffy, infused rice with tender meat and vegetables intertwined.
This plov serves as a complete meal showcasing Central Asian flavors with a balance of texture and aroma. It can be enjoyed on its own or with light side salads to complement the rich meat and rice combination.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs lamb (or beef)
- 2 onion medium
- 5 carrot medium
- 3 cup long grain rice
- 3 bay leaf
- 1 garlic bulb
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 2 tsp cumin (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients for the recipe. Clean carrots and cut them into long slices about 1/4-inch thick. Dice onions into small pieces. Cut meat into 1-inch cubes.
- Preheat oil in the Dutch oven over high heat. Using tongs, brown the sides of the meat. Add onions and carrots and cook until the onion turns translucent and the carrots soften.
- Add rice and bay leaves to the Dutch oven. Saute for a couple of minutes. Remove a couple of the top layers of a garlic head and cut off the small part of the clove edges. Place the garlic clove inside of the rice. Cover the cooking ingredients with boiled water. The water should be filled just about 1-inch over the rice. Season with salt and pepper.
- Once it simmers, turn the heat down to very low. Cook for about 40-50 minutes. About 20 minutes into cooking, turn over the top layer of rice to promote even cooking.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8People
Amount Per Serving
Calories 641 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 641kcal | 32% |
| Carbohydrates | 62g | 21% |
| Protein | 20g | 40% |
| Fat | 34g | 52% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Cholesterol | 62mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 82mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 440mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 6378IU | 128% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 57mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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