Description
A rich, aromatic rice dish with tender beef, sweet carrots, and bold spices, Plov is a beloved Central Asian one-pot meal perfect for family dinners or festive gatherings.
Ingredients
Beef chuck or stewing beef
Basmati rice
Carrots
Onions
Garlic cloves
Cumin seeds
Paprika
Salt
Black pepper
Oil (vegetable or ghee)
Fresh parsley or cilantro
Instructions
1. Sear beef in oil until browned on all sides.
2. Sauté onions until soft, then add carrots and cook until slightly tender.
3. Stir in cumin seeds and paprika, return beef to the pot.
4. Layer rinsed rice over the meat and vegetables without stirring.
5. Add whole garlic cloves and pour hot water over rice until just covered.
6. Bring to a boil, reduce to simmer, and cook uncovered until water is mostly absorbed.
7. Cover and steam on low for 20–25 minutes.
8. Let rest for 10 minutes, then fluff and garnish with herbs.
Notes
Rinse rice thoroughly to prevent gumminess.
Do not stir once rice is added.
Use a tight lid or foil for proper steaming.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Plov, beef rice, Uzbek pilaf