Emir TuğlukCommis de Cuisine
18 June 2026 Last updated: 11 September 2026

Uzbek plov is a famous Central Asian rice dish made by slowly cooking lamb with carrots and onion, then adding rice. Its rich, meaty flavor and separate grains make it a hearty main course for special occasions.

Step by Step

How to make it?

1

Brown the lamb and onion

15 min

Heat the cooking oil in a large pot and add the diced lamb. Brown it, then add the onion and continue cooking until softened.

2

Add the carrots and cook

30 min

Add the julienned carrots and cook for 5–6 minutes. Add the cumin and a little water, then simmer over low heat until the lamb is tender.

3

Add the rice and water

5 min

Spread the drained rice evenly over the lamb. Bury the garlic in the center, add the hot water and salt, and bring to a boil.

4

Cook over low heat

18 min

Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover and cook until the rice is tender and has absorbed the liquid.

5

Rest and serve

10 min

Remove from the heat and leave to rest for 10 minutes. Gently mix the rice and lamb, then transfer to a serving dish.

Reminder

Important: The flavor of the pilaf depends on the lamb and carrots becoming thoroughly tender, so do not rush this stage. Add only a little water at first and top it up as needed; too much water will make the rice mushy. The recipe contains no allergens.

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