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!