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Uzbek Plov (Lamb and Rice Pilaf)
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Uzbek Plov (Lamb and Rice Pilaf)

12 ingredients 20 min + 1 hr 40 min 8 servings openrecipes
Uzbek Plov (Lamb and Rice Pilaf)

"After searching everywhere for a recipe to recreate this amazing dish I tried at a Middle Eastern restaurant. I decided to try and make this myself. Though not authentic, still is amazing! Enjoy."

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

706
Calories
32g
Protein
36g
Fat
64g
Carbs

Counts 9 of 12 ingredients — the other 3 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 9 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Lamb 100g cooked 294
Rice 1 cup cooked (158g) white 206
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Carrot 1 medium (61g) 25
Cumin 1 tsp ground (2.1g) 8
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Seed not in our table 0
Coriander not in our table 0
Water not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups basmati rice
  • 4 heads garlic, whole
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 pounds boneless leg of lamb, cut into 3-inch pieces
  • 2 large onions, thinly sliced
  • 5 large carrots, coarsely grated
  • 2 tablespoons cumin seeds
  • 2 tablespoons coriander seed
  • 1/2 cup fresh barberries
  • 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
  • 2 cups boiling water to cover
  • 2 tablespoons salt

Directions

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