
Lamb Pilaf (Plov)
A classic Russian lamb from TheMealDB community kitchen — straightforward technique, real ingredients.
Origin
Categorized as Russian Lamb in TheMealDB. Original source: https://www.thespruceeats.com/russian-lamb-pilaf-plov-recipe-1137309
Ingredients
- 50 gLamb
- 120 gPrunes
- 1 tbsLemon Juice
- 2 tbsButter
- 1 choppedOnion
- 450 gLamb
- 2 clovesGarlic
- 600 mlVegetable Stock
- 2 cupsRice
- PinchSaffron
- GarnishParsley
Instructions
- 01
Place the raisins and prunes into a small bowl and pour over enough water to cover. Add lemon juice and let soak for at least 1 hour. Drain. Roughly chop the prunes.
- 02
Meanwhile, heat the butter in a large pan, add the onion, and cook for 5 minutes. Add cubed lamb, ground lamb, and crushed garlic cloves. Fry for 5 minutes, stirring constantly until browned.
- 03
Pour 2/3 cup (150 milliliters) of stock into the pan. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat, cover, and simmer for 1 hour, or until the lamb is tender.
- 04
Add the remaining stock and bring to a boil. Add rinsed long-grain white rice and a large pinch of saffron. Stir, then cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the rice is tender.
- 05
Add the drained raisins, drained chopped prunes, and salt and pepper to taste. Heat through for a few minutes, then turn out onto a warmed serving dish and garnish with sprigs of flat-leaf parsley.





