Plov Recipe

Cooking Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare the Ingredients

   Gather all the ingredients and chop the onions and carrots. Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear.

2. 2

   Sear the Beef

   In a large pot or dutch oven, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the beef chunks and sear until browned on all sides. Remove the beef and set aside.

3. 3

   Cook the Onions and Carrots

   In the same pot, add the chopped onions and cook until they are soft and translucent. Add the julienned carrots and cook for another 5 minutes.

4. 4

   Combine Ingredients

   Return the seared beef to the pot. Add the rinsed rice, whole garlic cloves, salt, black pepper, cumin, bay leaf, and water. Stir to combine.

5. 5

   Cook the Plov

   Bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for about 20-25 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and the beef is tender.

6. 6

   Serve

   Once cooked, remove the pot from heat and let it sit covered for an additional 10 minutes. Fluff the rice with a fork before serving. Enjoy your homemade Plov!