This is How To Make Traditional Uzbek Plov in a Kazan over a fire. Watch how to make this authentic rice and beef dish with a step-by-step tutorial and learn all the tips to make Plov like a pro!
Heat the oil in a Kazan over high heat (this can be made over a propane cooking stove.)
Fry the meat for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the onions and fry for about 10 minutes or until translucent.
Using a slotted spoon stir in part of the carrots and fry for about 5 minutes (if you throw them all in, it will mush towards the end.)
Add 10 cups of water, 1 tsp ground cumin, 3 Tbsp salt, half the raisins, 2 heaping Tbsp of Plov Seasoning, and 1 whole bulb of garlic. Simmer this covered, over med-low heat for 1 hour and 40 minutes. Be sure to regulate the fire during this time. You want a slow simmer.
After an hour, bring the water back to a rapid boil and add the remaining carrots, raisins, the other garlic bulb, drained rice, 1 Tbsp of cumin seeds, and 1 liter of water. Boil over high until half of the liquid evaporates scrapping the sides towards the center to make a hill so the rice doesn't stick to the sides, (about 20 minutes, DO NOT STIR.)
Place a dinner plate over the top and cover the Kazan with the lid. Simmer over low for 45 minutes.Allow the fire to die out and don't open the Kazan. Serve with Shakarob (a tomato and onion salad.)
Notes
Shakarob Salad: Toss 5 large beefsteak tomatoes (cut in half then thinly sliced), 2 onions (cut the same way), 1 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp pepper, 3 Tbsp vinegar, 3 Tbsp oil, and 1 tsp sugar together.
Nutrition Facts
How To Make Uzbek Plov in Kazan
Serving Size
1 serving
Amount per Serving
Calories
828
% Daily Value*
Fat
41
g
63
%
Saturated Fat
9
g
56
%
Trans Fat
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
7
g
Monounsaturated Fat
22
g
Cholesterol
64
mg
21
%
Sodium
1242
mg
54
%
Potassium
696
mg
20
%
Carbohydrates
90
g
30
%
Fiber
4
g
17
%
Sugar
4
g
4
%
Protein
23
g
46
%
Vitamin A
12129
IU
243
%
Vitamin C
6
mg
7
%
Calcium
79
mg
8
%
Iron
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.