Sarimsaaqli Palaaw (Central Asian Garlic Pilaf)

1. 1

   Put oil in large pot, add onions and saute over medium heat until light brown.

2. 2

   Add meat and stir until browned.

3. 3

   Add carrots and 5 cups water, and cook over medium-high heat until meat is tender, about 7 minutes.

4. 4

   Mix whole heads of garlic into stew and sprinkle rinsed rice over.

5. 5

   Add 8 cups water, taking care not to disturb layering of rice and stew, and boil uncovered until rice absorbs water, about 40 to 45 minutes.

6. 6

   When rice is done, heap rice in pot, cover, reduce heat to minimum, cover pot and steam 25 to 30 minutes.

7. 7

   Serve 1 head garlic with each portion of pilaf.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.