Lamb Pilaf (Plov)

Prepare

1. 🥄Place the raisins and prunes into a small bowl and pour over enough water to cover.
2. 🔥Add lemon juice and let soak for at least 1 hour.

Steps

1. 🔥Drain.

Prepare

1. 🧂Roughly chop the prunes.

Cook

1. 🍳Meanwhile, heat the butter in a large pan, add the onion, and cook for 5 minutes.

Steps

1. 🫇Add cubed lamb, ground lamb, and crushed garlic cloves.

Cook

1. 🍽️Fry for 5 minutes, stirring constantly until browned.

Steps

1. 🌿Pour 2/3 cup (150 milliliters) of stock into the pan.

Cook

1. ✨Bring to a boil, then lower the heat, cover, and simmer for 1 hour, or until the lamb is tender.
2. 🥄Add the remaining stock and bring to a boil.

Steps

1. 🥄Add rinsed long-grain white rice and a large pinch of saffron.

Cook

1. 🔥Stir, then cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the rice is tender.

Prepare

1. 🧂Add the drained raisins, drained chopped prunes, and salt and pepper to taste.

Serve

1. 🍳Heat through for a few minutes, then turn out onto a warmed serving dish and garnish with sprigs of flat-leaf parsley.