Uzbek & Tajik (Oasis Silk Road)
Bukhara Pilaf from Uzbekistan
A Central Asian pilaf of lamb, rice and carrots, seasoned with cayenne and simmered on the stove.
1 hr 30 min · Serves 4 · Medium
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Ingredients
Method
Start cooking mode- Prep 30 min · Cook 60 min · 90 min total
- medium
- 1
Cover rice in water for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, cut meat into pieces, chop onion, sear in a little of the oil. Add carrots and fry until carrots are reddish brown. Add raisins.
- 2
Place all this in a large pot and add water, salt, and spices and stew for half an hour or until water evaporates. Add rice and enough water so that the water level is 1 inch over the rice.
- 3
Bring water to a boil. Lower heat, add remaining oil, cover and simmer about half an hour until water evaporates and rice is fluffy.
Notes and swaps
- Not assessed yet. Check each ingredient if you have an allergy.



