How to cook rice Devzira rice for pilaf
In the process of cooking Devzira rice, in contrast to ordinary rice, absorbs much more fat, water, and most importantly – spices, so it is literally saturated with aromas and charms of related products. The grains of this rice increase in size, while the grains become large, soft and always keep their shape.
Preparation: soak one measure of rice in warm water for 20 minutes, then rinse thoroughly until it becomes transparent. Add two measures of water, bring to a boil. Add salt to taste. Cook over low heat for 20-30 minutes until done.
The cooking method of Fergana pilaf.
1 kg of Devzira rice, 1 kg of lamb, 100 g of salo, 1 kg of carrots, 3 onions, 2 heads of garlic, 150 g of vegetable oil, 1.5 tsp. cuminum, 1-2 whole pods of chili pepper, salt to taste.
- Separate the meat from the bones and cut into small pieces, salo – cubes, onions – thin rings, carrots – straws. Sprinkle the carrots with a pinch of sugar and mix well. Peel the garlic.
- Rinse Devzira rice well until the water is clear.
- Heat the oil in a bowl and melt the salo. Fry the pits, onions, lamb and carrots alternately, adding a pinch of salt and cuminum anise.
- Pour 2 liters of water. When the water boils, add the garlic and pepper. Add salt, reduce heat and simmer for 30-40 minutes.
- Add the rice, leveling it on the surface of the pot, and cook until the rice absorbs all the water. 10 minutes before ready, sprinkle the pilaf with mashed cuminum and cover with a lid. Leave for 25 minutes.
- Stir well and serve.