Hello ladies and gents today we are going to the amazing country of
Azerbaijan
Azerbaijani cuisine (Azerbaijani: Azərbaycan mətbəxi) refers to the cooking styles and dishes of the Azeris in Azerbaijan and Iranian Azerbaijan. Many foods that are indigenous to the country can now be seen in the cuisines of other neighboring cultures. For the Azerbaijanis, food is an important part of their culture and is deeply rooted in the history, traditions and values.
Out of 11 climate zones known in the world, the Azerbaijani climate has nine. This contributes to the fertility of the land, which in its turn results in the richness of the cuisine.
AZERBAIJANI PLOV (AZERBAIJANIAN PILAF)
READY IN: 1hr SERVES: 6
UNITS: US
INGREDIENTS
1⁄2 cup almonds, blanched
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup basmati rice
2 cups chicken stock
1⁄2 teaspoon sesame seeds (white)
1⁄4 teaspoon ginger, ground
1⁄4 teaspoon salt
1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper
DIRECTIONS
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Spread almonds on a cookie sheet in a single layer & toast in the oven for about 5 minutes
- Watch for any sign of burning being sure to regulate heat accordingly. Set aside.
- Melt butter in a heavy 2 quart casserole set over med heat.
- Add rice and stir with a wooden spoon until the rice turns white and opaque.
- Stir in sesame seeds, then pour in chicken stock, ginger, salt and black pepper.
- Stir constantly, then bring to a boil, cover casserole tightly and bake in center of oven for 20-25 mins until the liquid has all been absorbed and rice is tender.
- Sprinkle the reserved almonds over the rice then serve immediately.
Ok now im hungry i hope you try this amazing dish and as always have a chilled day from the Viking.
Written by Lewis J White
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