The pearl of Armenian cuisine is a bright and tender sweet pilaf with nuts and dried fruits, which is popular in many eastern countries
| long-grain steamed rice 250 g |
| boiling water 0,5 l |
| dried cherries 100 g |
| apricots 100 g |
| raisins 100 g |
| walnuts 100 g |
| melted butter 100 g |
| ½ lemon zest |
| TO TASTE: |
| honey |
| salt |
| turmeric |
| cardamom |
Step 1
Pour boiling water over the rice, cover and leave for 15 minutes. Then rinse.
Step 2
Melt the butter in a saucepan, put in the lemon zest and cardamom and heat for 1-2 minutes. Add the rice and stir-fry for about 5 minutes.
Step 3
Then add chopped apricots and nuts, raisins, cherries and honey. Season with salt, turmeric, mix, pour boiling water, cover and cook at minimum temperature for 20 minutes.
Step 4
Then remove from the stove and let the pilaf infuse for 10 minutes. Bon appetit!