PLOV Eastern European Casserole
Lamb, rice and a shot of vodka is an eastern European dish steeped in tradition.
Servings 4 servings
Equipment
- Large cast iron pan with lid
Ingredients
- 1 lb Carrots
- 1 Large onion
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- 2 lbs Lamb of beef
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup Apricots
- 1 shot Vodka
- 2 cups Rice
- Chili pepper flakes to taste
Instructions
- Cook the rice while chopping and preparing the ingredients.
- Cut the carrots into matchsticks. Chop the onions. Cut the apricots into thin strips. Cut the lamb (or beef), into bite size cubes.
- Season the meat with salt, pepper and chili flakes and set aside.
- With a little oil in a hot pan, caramelize the onions. Add the carrots and apricots and caramelize with the onions.
- Spread the vegetables to the sides of the pan and add the meat in the center. Toss and allow to cook about 10 minutes, covered.
- Add cooked rice, toss and cover. Cook 5 minutes. Serve.