Pilaf with prunes in a saucepan

Step-by-step cooking

1. Step 1:

   

   Prepare the ingredients. To prepare pilaf with prunes, we will need: 400 g beef pulp; 400 g rice for pilaf; 100 g seedless prunes; 100 ml vegetable oil; 1 onion; 1 carrot; 1 head of garlic; 1 tbsp seasoning for pilaf; 1 tsp dried barberry; 1 tsp paprika; ½ tsp cumin; ground black pepper and salt to taste.

2. Step 2:

   

   Wash the beef, dry it, cut it into small pieces.

3. Step 3:

   

   Peel carrots and onions. Grate carrots on a coarse grater or cut into small slices.

4. Step 4:

   

   Rinse and dry the prunes. Rinse the rice in cold water.

5. Step 5:

   

   In a cauldron or a saucepan with a thick bottom, heat part of the vegetable oil. Add the beef and fry, stirring, until a golden crust appears on the meat.

6. Step 6:

   

   Add carrots. Fry, stirring, for about 5 minutes.

8. Step 7:

   

   Sprinkle meat with carrots with pilaf seasonings, paprika, dried barberry (if it is not part of the pilaf seasoning); cumin, salt and pepper. Pour 600 ml of boiling water. Simmer for about 40 minutes over low heat.

9. Step 8:

   

   Add prunes, rice, onion and a whole head of garlic to the cauldron.

10. Step 9:

    

    The water should completely cover the rice, so pour in more boiling water if necessary.

11. Step 10:

    

    Bring the water to a boil. Cover the cauldron with a lid and simmer for about 20 minutes until the rice is ready. Remove the finished pilaf from the fire. Let it brew for about 15 minutes.

12. Step 11:

    

    Mix the pilaf before serving. Enjoy your meal!