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İç Pilav
Medium 1 hr 28 min~330 kcal 5/10
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Plov
Lamb, carrots, onion, garlic, and rice cook in one cauldron into a Central Asian pilaf classic.
Hard⏱️ 3 hr 24 min📖 1 min readServes 6~590 kcal🇷🇺 Russian🌍 Full translation
25 min prep 70 min cook 109 min rest
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Timeline
Total 3 h 24 min- Prep25 min
- Resting/Marinating1 h 49 min
- Cooking1 h 10 min
Ingredients
6 servings
Quick:
For the rice
- 700 gr Diced lamb
- 2.5 su bardağı(~500 ml) Rice
- 4 adet Carrots
- 2 adet Onions
- 1 baş Head of garlic
- 0.3 su bardağı(~60 ml) Vegetable oil
- 4 su bardağı(~800 ml) Hot water
For the spice mix
- 1 tatlı kaşığı(~10 ml) Cumin seeds
- 0.5 çay kaşığı(~2.5 ml) Black pepper
General
- 1.5 tatlı kaşığı(~15 ml) Salt
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Instructions
- 1
Soak the rice in warm water for 30 minutes and drain.
30 min30:00 - 2
Cut the carrots into matchsticks and slice the onions into half-moons.
- 3
Heat the oil in a cauldron and fry the lamb for 10 minutes.
10 min10:00 - 4
Add the onion and saute for 6 minutes.
6 min06:00 - 5
Add the carrots, cumin, black pepper, and salt, and stir for 8 minutes.
8 min08:00 - 6
Add the hot water and cook the meat for 25 minutes.
25 min25:00 - 7
Spread the rice over the meat and place the head of garlic in the center.
- 8
Cover and cook for 20 minutes, until the rice absorbs the liquid.
20 min20:00 - 9
Steam for 10 minutes, then fold from bottom to top and serve.
10 min10:00
💡 Tip: Not stirring after adding the rice lets the grains steam without breaking.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve hot with yogurt, radish salad, and strong tea.
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Nutrition (per serving)
~590
kcal calories
28
g protein
76
g carbs
20
g fat
Protein 19%Carbs 51%Fat 30%
GI 37 · Low GIGL 28 · High GL
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
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FAQ
How many servings does Plov make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Plov take?
Prep 25 minutes, cooking 70 minutes, including 109 minutes of passive resting; 204 minutes in total.Is Plov difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.How many calories does Plov have?
Approximately 590 kcal per serving. Protein: 28g, carbs: 76g, fat: 20g.Is Plov allergen-free?
Our algorithm flagged this recipe as free of common allergens. Still, check the ingredient list yourself.Which cuisine does Plov belong to?
This recipe belongs to Russian cuisine.How many ingredients does Plov need?
This recipe needs 10 ingredients.
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