Turkish Lamb Pilaf

A fragrant pilaf with tender lamb, sweet apricots, and crispy pine nuts. An Eastern dish that will captivate you with its harmonious blend of spices and exquisite flavor.

Ingredients

• Pine nuts
• 1 tbsp Olive oil
• 1 pcs Onion
• 2 pcs Cinnamon
• 500 g Lamb
• 250 g Basmati rice
• 500 ml Lamb broth
• 12 pcs Dried apricots
• Fresh mint

Instructions

1. In a large skillet, lightly toast the pine nuts without oil until light golden. Transfer them to a plate.
2. In the same skillet, add olive oil, place the sliced onion and cinnamon sticks. Fry until the onion is golden.
3. Increase the heat, add the chopped lamb and fry, stirring, until the meat changes color. Then add the rice, stirring constantly, and cook for 1 minute.
4. Pour in the hot lamb broth (or hot water), add the dried apricots, season with salt and pepper to taste. Cover with a lid, reduce the heat, and simmer for about 12 minutes until the rice becomes tender and all the liquid is absorbed.
5. Add the toasted pine nuts and fresh mint, stir and serve hot.