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UZBEKISTAN
CELEBRATION DISHES OF THE WORLD
Palov
Palov, the Uzbek version of “pilaff â€, is the flagship of the country’s dishes. It consists
mainly of fried and boiled meat, onions, carrots and rice; with raisins, barberries,
chickpeas, or fruit added for variation. Palov is usually served on special occassions
such as weddings and the dish is usually made in a large cauldron over open flame
serving many guests.
Ingredients
• 1 kg rice
• 500g mutton or beef
• 1 kg carrots
• 4 onions
• 350g vegetable oil
• salt, cumin, and cayenne pepper to taste.
Source: www.uzbekcuisine.com
Method 4) Add water, salt and spices then stew for 20-25 minutes.
1) Heat oil until white smoke appears. 5) Add rice and more water, just 1 to 1.5 cm above surface of rice.
2) Add sliced onions and sear in oil until reddish-brown. 6) Cook uncovered until water evaporates. Cover and cook on low heat
3) Cut meat in pieces and saute with onions. After a few minutes put in 20-25 minutes.
carrot strips and cook until golden.
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