Kuzu Tandırlı Pilav

Kuzu Tandırlı Pilav is a traditional Turkish rice dish featuring tender lamb cooked to perfection with aromatic spices and served over fluffy rice. This hearty meal is not only flavorful but also embodies the essence of Turkish home cooking.

Ingredients

• Lamb shoulder - 300 grams, cubed
• Basmati rice - 150 grams
• Onion - 1 medium, finely chopped
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Carrot - 1 medium, diced
• Tomato - 1 medium, chopped
• Lamb or beef broth - 400 ml
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Ground cumin - 1 teaspoon
• Ground black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste
• Bay leaf - 1
• Fresh parsley - for garnish

Steps

1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, sautéing until translucent.
2. Add the cubed lamb shoulder to the pot and brown it on all sides.
3. Stir in the diced carrot and chopped tomato, cooking for an additional 5 minutes.
4. Season the mixture with ground cumin, black pepper, and salt. Add the bay leaf.
5. Pour in the lamb or beef broth, bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover. Simmer for 45 minutes until the lamb is tender.
6. While the lamb cooks, rinse the basmati rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Drain well.
7. After 45 minutes, stir in the rinsed rice into the pot with the lamb. Ensure the rice is submerged in the broth.
8. Cover the pot and let it simmer on low heat for another 15-20 minutes until the rice is cooked and has absorbed the broth.
9. Once done, remove from heat and let it rest for 5 minutes before fluffing the rice with a fork.
10. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.

Nutrition

• Calories: 570
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 60 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 90 mg
• Total Fat: 20 g
• Saturated Fat: 6 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
• Water: 0.4 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in protein, supporting muscle maintenance and repair.
• Contains essential vitamins and minerals from lamb and vegetables.

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