Name: Authentic Azerbaijani Plov (Plov)
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 60 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Azerbaijan
Ingredients: 2 cups long-grain rice (such as Basmati); 5 lbs lamb or beef (shoulder or leg), cut into 1-inch cubes; 1 large onion, finely diced; 1/2 cup vegetable oil or clarified butter (ghee); 1/2 teaspoon saffron threads; 1/2 cup water or warm milk (for saffron infusion); 1 cup cooked chestnuts, peeled and halved; 1 teaspoon salt (plus more for boiling rice); 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom; 2-3 bay leaves; 1 whole dried chili (optional, for subtle heat); 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds (for garnish); 1/4 cup fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Plov 🇦🇿 Azerbaijan

A celebratory rice pilaf with saffron, meat, and chestnuts, central to Azerbaijani feasts.

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