Azerbaijani & Caucasian
Azerbaijani Plov (Azerbaijanian Pilaf)
Oven-baked almonds, basmati rice and sesame seeds, warmed with ginger.
1 hr · Serves 6 · Easy
6
Ingredients
Method
Start cooking mode- Prep 10 min · Cook 50 min · 60 min total
- easy
- 1
Preheat oven to 350°F. Spread almonds on a cookie sheet in a single layer & toast in the oven for about 5 minutes Watch for any sign of burning being sure to regulate heat accordingly. Set aside.
- 2
Melt butter in a heavy 2 quart casserole set over med heat. Add rice and stir with a wooden spoon until the rice turns white and opaque.
- 3
Stir in sesame seeds, then pour in chicken stock, ginger, salt and black pepper. Stir constantly, then bring to a boil, cover casserole tightly and bake in center of oven for 20-25 mins until the liquid has all been absorbed and rice is tender.
- 4
Sprinkle the reserved almonds over the rice then serve immediately.
Notes and swaps
- Not assessed yet. Check each ingredient if you have an allergy.
