Quick Pilaf with Turkey

Directions

1. 1

   Step 1

   

   Wash and peel the carrots. Peel the onion. Rinse the rice under running water. Prepare a kazan or a thick-walled pot.

2. 2

   Step 2

   

   Finely chop the onion. Cut the carrot into thin strips.

3. 3

   Step 3

   

   Heat the vegetable oil in a kazan or thick-walled pot. Sauté the onion and carrot over medium heat for 3–4 minutes, stirring frequently.

4. 4

   Step 4

   

   Add the canned turkey along with its juices and fat. Stir, breaking up large pieces of meat. Cook for another 2–3 minutes.

   TipIf you find a bay leaf or peppercorns in the canned meat, remove them. They have already released all their flavor.

5. 5

   Step 5

   

   Salt and pepper the vegetables with meat. Stir. Spread the rice evenly on top.

   TipAdd more spices: a ready-made pilaf spice mix, hot pepper, cumin.

6. 6

   Step 6

   

   Bring 3 cups of water to a boil and pour it over the rice. The liquid level should be 1.5 cm above the grains. Place a whole head of garlic in the center. Cover the pot with a lid. Cook the pilaf over low heat for 30 minutes after it comes to a boil.

   TipLet the finished dish rest for 10–15 minutes.

7. 7

   Step 7

   

   Transfer the pilaf to a large flat serving dish and serve with fresh herbs or flatbread.