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"Gelak Pilaw," pilaf with meatballs

Learn how to make "Gelak Pilaw," pilaf with meatballs with 7 ingredients and 11 clear steps.

"Gelak Pilaw," pilaf with meatballs recipe
PrepNot statedCook60 minServes3LevelMedium
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Before you start

A quick setup makes the method easier to follow and keeps important steps from being missed.

Preparation checklist

  • Read all 11 method steps from beginning to end.
  • Measure and arrange all 7 listed ingredients.
  • Set aside about 60 minutes, based on the time recorded by the source.

Recipe notes & preparation tips

Read the full method before you begin and prepare all ingredients in advance.

Taste near the end of cooking and adjust the seasoning before serving.

Adapted from the source recipe's notes.
Step by step

Method

  1. 01

    I bring to your attention the famous pilaf with meatballs "Gelak Pilava", a dish of Uzbek cuisine. There is nothing difficult in its preparation, and as a result, you will get a very tasty and beautiful pilaf, no worse than traditional.

  2. 02

    We prepare everything necessary for pilaf.

  3. 03

    Rice wash to clean water and pour it for 20 minutes.

  4. 04

    Grind the onions and rub the carrots on a large grater.

  5. 05

    We use some of the onions in meatballs. Also in the mince add salt, pepper to taste.

  6. 06

    We're forming meatballs.

  7. 07

    We roast them in oil and leave them to the side.

  8. 08

    In the pan passering onions, adding carrots, and then meatballs. We pour half a glass of water and a little stew.

  9. 09

    In boiling water pour rice and add more water, so as to only slightly cover the rice. Add salt and spices to taste.

  10. 10

    We boil on a strong heat until the pits from boiled water appear on the surface of the rice. Then reduce the fire to a minimum and cover the lid for 15 minutes. Plov is ready.

  11. 11

    To serve pilaf Gelak pilaw, pour rice on a large dish with a slide and lay out meatballs on top. Sprinkle the greens and serve.

Ready to serve

Serve the dish as directed and enjoy it while it is at its best.

Bon appétit — enjoy your meal!
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Source & licence

This recipe was adapted and reformatted from Osiyo.ru / Аймкук . Text: Used with permission. Image: Used with permission, credited to tanchy; view original image record .