Uzbek plov/pilaf is like the Spanish Paella or the Indian Biryani in a sense that it is loved and argued about who has the best recipe. I've never been to Uzbekistan to try the plov at the source. I have visited Uzbek restaurants and have tried my friends' cooking. Although they all taste different, the common thread is, you can't stop at just one serving! The dish fills you and warms you up and so it is perfect for sauna. As always, the journey is as fun as the destination, so the process of preparing and making the dish is very enjoyable.
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| Sauté the onions and meat. |
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| Add lots of carrots! |
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| Add back meat, rice, spices, whole garlic, serrano pepper and water. |
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| Cook until rice is ready. |
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| Mix and share with sauna friends! |