Kuzu Pilav

Name: Kuzu Pilav (Turkish Lamb Pilav)
Cuisine: Turkish
Ingredients: 375–500 g (¾–1 lb) lean lamb, cut into small pieces; 3 tablespoons butter or oil; 3 tablespoons butter or oil; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 3 tablespoons finely chopped parsley; 2 teacups (500 g/1 lb) long-grain rice, washed and drained; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 2–3 tablespoons tomato concentrate; Salt and black pepper; Salt and black pepper

Turkish Lamb Pilav

Preparation info

Difficulty
Medium

Appears in

A New Book of Middle Eastern Food

By Claudia Roden

Published 1986

About

Ingredients

1 large onion, finely chopped
3 tablespoons butter or oil
375–500 g

Asia
Turkey
Side dish
Mediterranean
Gluten-free

Method

In a large, heavy saucepan, fry the onion in hot butter or oil until soft and golden. Add meat and brown it gently all over. Season to taste with salt, pepper and cinnamon. Cover the pan, and cook the meat and onions in their own juices for about 10 minutes. Dilute the tomato concentrate in a little cold water, pour into the meat mixture and stir well. Add more water to cover, sprinkle with fin