
Uzbek-Style Beef Plov Rice
A single portion of Uzbek cooking, ready in 30 minutes with 8 minutes of prep. Written for one, so there is nothing to halve and nothing to waste.
Method
- 1
Sear the beef in a splash of oil over high heat for 3 minutes, turning, until browned all over. Tip onto a plate.
- 2
Fry the onion over a medium heat for 4 minutes, then add the carrot and cumin and cook for 2 minutes.
- 3
Stir in the rice and stock, cover and simmer for 14–15 minutes until the rice is tender and the liquid absorbed.
- 4
Scatter the beef over the rice, cover, take off the heat and leave for 2 minutes to warm through. Season and serve.







