Uzbek Palov

Photo: flickr user xoque

Ingredients

1 pound Lamb boneless cubed 1"

3 Carrots julliened

2 Onions cut to strips 1/4" wide and 2" long

cup Peanut oil

6 cups Cold water

3 cups Rice uncooked

1 teaspoon Black pepper fresh ground

1 tablespoon Salt

1 Garlic clove minced

cup Raisins

cup Chick peas (garbanzo beans)

Preparation

Heat oil in a large, heavy skillet over High heat. Drop in the lamb cubes and fry them 6-7 minutes. be sure to turn them constantly. Drain them and remove to a large casserole (4 qt. is a good size) In the oil left in the pan add the onions, garlic, carrots, raisins, chick peas, salt, & pepper.

Cook until browned then add the rice. Reduce the heat to Low and stir for 3 minutes. Pour this mixture into the casserole and toss lightly. Add the water. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to Low, cover, & simmer for 25 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to sit for 10 minutes.

Serve at once.

Kazakhstan