Pearl barley pilaf
To make the pearl barley pilaf with meat tender and the fat not to drip down the plate, it is best to give preference to the shoulder part of the beef or the pulp taken from the back leg. They are not very fatty, but at the same time they become soft and tender during cooking. The pilaf recipe includes many spices, very popular in the countries of Central Asia.
How to cook Pearl barley pilaf
Step 1

Prepare the zirvak (the vegetable and meat base for pilaf). Pour vegetable oil into a cauldron or a frying pan with a thick bottom. Add the meat and fry until golden brown. Add the onion. When it turns golden, pour the carrots into the cauldron. Continue to stew the zirvak for another 3-5 minutes until the carrots soften. Add the cumin and tomato paste. Mix everything well and cook for 2 minutes. Then add paprika, barberry, hot pepper and garlic to the cauldron.
Step 2

Make pilaf. Add pre-fried pearl barley to the prepared zirvak. Pour boiling water over everything so that the liquid covers the pilaf by 2 cm. After boiling, add salt, cover with a lid and leave to simmer for 40 minutes over medium heat.
Pearl barley pilaf - FAQ About Ingredients, Baking Time and Storage
Reviews: 0
0 Overall ratingHave you already prepared this recipe? Tell what you think.
Write a review
Trending
Porridge "Friendship"
According to this recipe, Druzhba porridge is prepared with two types of cereals, in a saucepan, with milk. It was very popular among Soviet students in the last century. They often started their day with it and said that "rice and millet are fr
Ojahuri from veal
Ojakhuri is a classic Georgian dish. In fact, this meat and potatoes are a win-win combination. You can use different types of meat for ojahuri. We will choose tender veal. Odeakhuri is traditionally served on a ketsi (clay plate) to keep the dish ho
Khinkal in Dagestan style
Khinkal is a traditional Caucasian dish. It is often confused with such a famous Georgian dish as khinkali. And, although the set of products in both dishes is quite similar, they are nevertheless different. Traditionally, khinkal is prepared on the
Lazy lavash lasagna
If you want to make lasagna but are afraid of working with sheets of dough, there is an alternative recipe - lazy lavash lasagna. The ingredients are almost the same as the original recipe. The main difference is the use of lavash instead of lasagna