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Qabili Palaw (Kabuli Pulao) - Afghanistan's National Dish
Country of Origin: Afghanistan
Ingredients:
2 cups basmati rice
1 lb lamb or beef, cut into chunks
1 large onion, chopped
3 cups water
2 medium carrots, julienned
½ cup raisins
½ cup slivered almonds
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp cardamom
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
3 tbsp vegetable oil
Instructions:
Rinse the rice thoroughly and soak it in warm water for 30 minutes.
Heat 2 tbsp of oil in a pot and sauté the onions until golden brown.
Add the meat, salt, pepper, and cumin. Cook until browned.
Pour in 3 cups of water, cover, and simmer until the meat is tender (about 1 hour).
Remove the meat and set aside. Strain the broth and keep it for cooking the rice.
In a separate pan, heat 1 tbsp of oil and sauté the carrots until soft. Add raisins and almonds, cooking for another minute.
Boil the strained broth and add the soaked rice. Cook until the rice absorbs the liquid.
Layer the meat over the rice, followed by the carrot mixture. Cover and steam on low heat for 20 minutes.
Fluff the rice gently and serve warm.