Ramadan Recipes

Shah Pilaf

Prepared by: Chef Muratcan Sural @muratcansural

Servings: 6 people – Total 4,400 kcal
1 Serving: 730 kcal
Total Cooking Time: 43–54 minutes

Ingredients

  • 90 g olive oil
  • 110 g (1 piece) dry onion
  • 300 g cubed lamb
  • 60 g raisins
  • 5 dried plums
  • 8 dried apricots
  • 100 g California walnut
  • 10 g turmeric
  • 380 g California Calrose rice
  • 0.5 g saffron
  • 150 g butter
  • 6 pieces of lavash
  • Spices (Black pepper, Salt) to taste

Preparation

  • Sauté the onion over medium heat for 4–5 minutes. Add the meat and dried fruits, then sauté together for 5–7 minutes.
  • Add the California walnut and spices; stir for 1–2 minutes to release the aromas.
  • Boil the washed and drained California Calrose rice in boiling water for 8–10 minutes (until slightly al dente) and drain.
  • Gently mix the boiled California Calrose rice with saffron butter.
  • Place the lavash into a greased pot first, then spread a portion of the California Calrose rice over it. Add the meat mixture and cover again with California Calrose rice.
  • Finally, cover the top with lavash.
  • Cook with the lid closed on low heat for 25–30 minutes.
  • After removing from the heat, let it rest for 10 minutes, then serve by turning it upside down.