Shah Plov (Royal Saffron Rice)
Shah Plov (Royal Saffron Rice)
Azerbaijan's signature crown jewel dish featuring saffron-infused rice and tender lamb encased in a crispy lavash crust.
Ingredients
- Rice
- Saffron
- Chestnuts
- Dried apricots
- Raisins
- Lamb
- Lavash
Method
- Parboil the rice and steep the saffron in warm water.
- Cook the lamb with chestnuts, apricots, and raisins until tender.
- Line a buttered pot with lavash, layer the rice and meat mixture, and bake until golden and crisp.
Rice
Saffron
Chestnuts
Dried apricots
Raisins
Lamb
Lavash
