Sarimsokli Palov

Description
Pilaf with garlic

Ingredients

 * 1 kg (2¼ lb) rice
 * 300 g mutton or beef
 * garlic
 * 800 g (28 oz) carrots
 * 3 – 4 onions
 * 350 g vegetable oil
 * salt and spice to taste

Directions

 * 1) Wash rice and soak in warm saltwater for 1½ – 2 hours.
 * 2) Cut meat in small pieces and sear in hot oil.
 * 3) Add sliced onions, after a few minutes put in carrot strip and salt.
 * 4) Add 1:1 water, spices and unpeeled garlic cloves.
 * 5) Stew on low heat for 20 – 25 minutes.
 * 6) Add rice and cook uncovered until water evaporates.
 * 7) When ready, remove garlic, mix rice and serve in a mound on a large platter.
 * 8) Peel garlic and arrange on top.