Sophie's pilau recipe
Submitted by admin on Mon, 02/15/2010 - 15:24
Description
Pilau or pilao as it is called in Uganda is a very tasty rice/meat dish. There are many variations of it in different parts of the world, especially Asia. Other names for it include: Pilaf, also called poloپلو , polao, pilau, pilav, pilaff, plov or pulao. Check out our pilau recipe video in the video section => http://www.orbituganda.com/sophies-pilau-recipe-video.
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Summary
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| Source | admin |
| Prep time | 30 minutes |
| Cooking time | 1 hour |
| Total time | 1 1/2 hours |
Ingredients
1 kg
rice, preferably basmati 1 kg
beef (or lamb) 2
hot water (should be twice the volume of the rice) 1 bn
fresh parseley (about 150 - 200g ) 2
large onions 2 t
pulao masala spices 2 t
salt (add enough to taste) 4 T
oil 2
peperonisInstructions
- Cut the meat in cubes.
- Heat the oil in a large enough sauce pan until it is very hot.
- Add and fry the meat for about 10 minutes.
- In the meantime, slice the onions, chop the pepperonis & parseley as shown.
- Add the 3 and continue frying for about 5 minutes. Add 2 slightly heaped teaspoons of pulao masala spices.
- Turn on the oven and pre-heat to 200°C.
- Add the rice and continue stir frying for 5 – 8 minutes.
- Add enough water to just cover the other contents. Hot water shortens the cooking time. Bring to the boil.
- Add salt to taste.
- Cover the pan with an aluminium foil or fitting heat-resistant cover.
- Bake for about 40 minutes OR until the water has been fully absorbed and the rice is ready.
- Serve and enjoy.
Alternatively, the rice can be prepared to the end on a normal flame, like other rice dishes, without using an oven.
Notes
NOTES : Alternatively, the rice could be prepared to the end on a normal flame, like other rice dishes, without using an oven. Cover the cooking pot and use medium heat.
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