AZERBAIJANI PLOV (AZERBAIJANIAN PILAF)

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Recipe from the Intourist Hotel in Baku, Azerbaijan. Found in my grandmother's old recipe box. Dates from the '60's.

Provided by Member 610488

Categories     White Rice

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup almonds, blanched
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup basmati rice
2 cups chicken stock
1/2 teaspoon sesame seeds (white)
1/4 teaspoon ginger, ground
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Spread almonds on a cookie sheet in a single layer & toast in the oven for about 5 minutes Watch for any sign of burning being sure to regulate heat accordingly. Set aside.
  • Melt butter in a heavy 2 quart casserole set over med heat.
  • Add rice and stir with a wooden spoon until the rice turns white and opaque.
  • Stir in sesame seeds, then pour in chicken stock, ginger, salt and black pepper.
  • Stir constantly, then bring to a boil, cover casserole tightly and bake in center of oven for 20-25 mins until the liquid has all been absorbed and rice is tender.
  • Sprinkle the reserved almonds over the rice then serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 247.4, Fat 11.9, SaturatedFat 3.4, Cholesterol 12.6, Sodium 279.8, Carbohydrate 29, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 2.1, Protein 7.1

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