Pilaf is an aromatic dish consisting of
rice cooked in a seasoned broth and a mix of spices. It is normally a side dish
in the western world though by adding your favourite meat pilaf extends into a
main meal.
40 g butter
80 ml olive oil
500 g chicken minced beef
1 finely chopped onion (130g)
1 tsp crushed garlic
¼ tsp ground black pepper
½ tsp ground turmeric
½ tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground cloves
1 tsp ground cinnamon
220 g long grain rice
500 g beef stock
100 g green frozen peas
200 g sliced carrots
40 g sultanas
50 g toasted cashews
1 tbls chopped coriander leaves
½ tsp sea salt flakes
Method
Heat oil and butter over medium heat in a
saucepan, cook the mince for approx. 5 minutes while stirring. Add onion, garlic,
pepper, turmeric, cumin, cloves, cinnamon and cook on high for approx. 1 minute
while stirring. Blend in the rice and making sure all the rice is well coated.
Add stock and bring to the boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook covered for
approx. 20 minutes. Add peas, carrots, sultanas, cashews, coriander leaves and
salt and simmer for 5 minutes or until all liquid is absorbed. Serve chopped
coriander leaves on top.
Note: Substitute beef with fish or other meats.
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