Turkish Food and Drink Ideas

Lamb Pilav

This is a very popular Turkish recipe which is sometimes called Lamb Biryani, Lamb Pilaff or Rice with Lamb. Whether you need a main dish or side dish, there is probably a Lamb Pilav recipe perfect for you.

For US to UK equivalents see this rough guide

Recipe Ingredients:

• 1/2 kg lamb, boneless and cubed
• 2 cups rice
• 4 green onions, finely sliced
• 3 tomatoes, diced
• Salt & black pepper
• 50ml butter

Method:

Fill the pan with approximately 1 inch of water and simmer lamb for 50 min on low heat. Strain the water and save the stock.

In a large pan combine rice and lamb pieces. Add tomatoes, butter, salt, pepper, chopped green onions and stir well.

Add some stock to keep rice moist and cook for 1 hour on medium heat until the rice is cooked to your liking.

Serve lamb pilav with yogurt and onion salad.

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For US to UK equivalents for food weights and measurements see this rough guide

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