King rice/Shah pilaf شاه پلو
Introduce
Chef :
Rozina Dinaa
King rice/Shah pilaf شاه پلو
#Shah plov or crown rice is an # Azerbaijani signature dish. There are different types of #rice dish in Azerbaijani cuisine but this one is king of rice.
This rice dish is known as : #Khan rice, #shah rice or #crown rice and is served in special occasions. Shah rice made with red meat or chicken meant, dried fruits and nuts.
Cooking instructions
* Step 1
Preheat the oven to 180C.
Rinse the rice in cold water 2-3 times. Then soak the rice in salted water (add 1 tbsp salt) for an hour.
* Step 2
Heat the oil in a frying pan. Add chopped onion and fry onion until soft.
* Step 3
Then add cooked meat, dried fruits, season with salt and pepper and fry for few minutes.
* Step 5
َ َAdd some saffron water. Stir constantly to prevent from burning and set aside.
* Step 6
Fill a pot with water. Bring it to a boil.
* Step 7
Drain salted water of rice and add it to the boiling water. Let to cook for 10 minutes.
* Step 8
Using a colander and strain the rice, then Rinse with tap water.
* Step 9
Melt the butter and spread it on the bottom and sides of the pot.
* Step 10
Place one round bread on the bottom of the pan.
* Step 11
Grease each Lavash or tortilla bread with melted butter and arrange around the sides of the pan, overlaps each other (as you see in the photos).
* Step 14
Do not leave any open space between breads.
* Step 15
Now, Spread a layer of rice in the pot and then pour some of meat and fruits mixture.
* Step 17
Pour some saffron water on the rice. Repeat the procedure again.
* Step 18
Cover top of the rice with another round bread.
* Step 19
Then fold the corners down.
* Step 20
Grease with melted bread.
* Step 21
Cover the pot with a lid. Cook in the oven for 50-60 minutes until Lavash bread is golden.
* Step 22
Remove from the oven and let to rest 5 minutes.
Turn the pot upside down and cut the crust into portions and serve it.
* Step 23
Bon appetit, Noosh-e jan. Noosh ulsoon
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