Lamb Pilaf (Plov)
Russian Lamb Recipe
- (1) Place the raisins and prunes into a small bowl and pour over enough water to cover
- (2) Add lemon juice and let soak for at least 1 hour
- (3) Drain
- (4) Roughly chop the prunes
- (5) Meanwhile, heat the butter in a large pan, add the onion, and cook for 5 minutes
- (6) Add cubed lamb, ground lamb, and crushed garlic cloves
- (7) Fry for 5 minutes, stirring constantly until browned
- (8) Pour 2/3 cup (150 milliliters) of stock into the pan
- (9) Bring to a boil, then lower the heat, cover, and simmer for 1 hour, or until the lamb is tender
- (10) Add the remaining stock and bring to a boil
- (11) Add rinsed long-grain white rice and a large pinch of saffron
- (12) Stir, then cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the rice is tender
- (13) Add the drained raisins, drained chopped prunes, and salt and pepper to taste
- (14) Heat through for a few minutes, then turn out onto a warmed serving dish and garnish with sprigs of flat-leaf parsley