Lamb Pilaf with Goji Berries
Main Dishes • Kazakhstani
Description
Lamb Pilaf with Goji Berries
Ingredients
- Devzira Rice 2 glasses
- Rack of Lamb 15 oz
- Vegetable Oil 10 fl oz
- Coarse Salt 2 spoons
- Garlic 2 heads
- Carrot 3 pieces
- Onion 1 head
- Cayenne Pepper 1 piece
- Goji Berries 1 tablespoon
- Serviceberries 1 tablespoon
- Pilaf Spices 2 spoons
- Black Cumin (Cumin) to taste
- Salt to taste
- Ground Black Pepper to taste
Step-by-Step Guide
Step 1
Carefully sort the devzira rice. Place the rice in a bowl, add 2 tablespoons of salt, and pour in five cups of cold water. Let it sit for half an hour.
Step 2
Remove the lamb from any connective tissue, membranes, and fat. Cut the meat off the bone and dice it into pieces about 3 cm wide.
Step 3
Cut the carrot into long strips, about 3–4 mm thick, and slice the onion into half rings.
Step 4
Pour vegetable oil into a cauldron and first add the onion to the hot oil. As soon as it turns golden, add the carrot, the pilaf mix, salt, pepper, and cumin. Reduce the heat slightly and cover with a lid for 5 minutes, until the vegetables release their juices, then add slightly salted lamb to the simmering vegetables.
Step 5
Drain the water that the rice hasn't absorbed, then add the rice to the pot and pour boiling water over it, making sure the water level is two fingers above the rice.
Step 6
Submerge two heads of garlic (do not peel, just rinse them before adding to the pot) in the rice. Cover with a lid, set the heat to medium, and do not open it or disturb the pilaf for about 20-30 minutes.
Step 7
When the time is up, open the lid and make sure that the water has been fully absorbed. Add the cayenne pepper, barberries, and goji berries, then cover for 5 minutes to allow the ingredients to meld together. Turn off the heat and do not open the lid for another 15 minutes, making sure not to stir at all.
Step 8
First, arrange the rice on the plates, followed by the meat and vegetables. On top, add half a head of garlic for particularly esteemed guests.
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