World Flavors Cookbook

Plov (Kyrgyz Style Rice)

Name: Plov (Kyrgyz Style Rice)
Cook time: 90 min
Cuisine: Kyrgyzstan
Ingredients: 1 kg Red Rice (devzira), 1 kg Meat, 1 kg Carrots, 2 Onions, Oil, Garlic, Cumin, Salt.

The Kyrgyz version of the regional rice pilaf, often featuring red carrots and a robust meat flavor.

Cuisine: Kyrgyzstan

Ingredients

1 kg Red Rice (devzira), 1 kg Meat, 1 kg Carrots, 2 Onions, Oil, Garlic, Cumin, Salt.

Instructions

1. Sauté meat and onions in oil. 2. Add carrots and cook until soft. 3. Add spices and water, simmer for 30 minutes. 4. Add rice and more water if needed. 5. Cook until water is absorbed, then steam under a tight lid for 25 minutes.