Many people love pilaf because it is filling, tasty and incredibly aromatic.
But some housewives make mistakes in the process of preparing pilaf.
Let's take a closer look at them so that the culinary masterpiece turns out perfect. The expert in the field of cooking and culinary arts of the online publication "BelNovosti" chef Yulia Arkhipova will help us with this.
Wrong choice of rice
There are many varieties of rice on the market, and their names vary widely. But you shouldn't buy the ingredient in stores.
On supermarket shelves, rice for porridge is offered that will become a sticky and glutinous mass during its cooking.
It is better to purchase the product on the market, where the choice of options is much wider.
Mistakes in choosing oil
If you ask an experienced chef who understands Eastern cuisine for advice, he will tell you that real pilaf is cooked in cottonseed oil or mutton fat.
However, animal fats contain too much cholesterol, so the dish will not be healthy.
It is better to use vegetable oil, which does not harm the body and health. In addition, the taste of this option is not inferior to fat tail and cottonseed oil.
Wrong amount of meat
If you want to make a really tasty pilaf, the weight of meat should be no less than the weight of rice.
That is, if you are going to use a kilogram of rice, you need to buy a kilogram of meat.
This pilaf will acquire a subtle and pleasant aroma, and will not smell only of carrots, onions and rice. Your loved ones will not refuse a plate of such a treat and will definitely ask for more.
Ignoring spices
You simply must complement the dish with spices. They will give the culinary masterpiece an appetizing shade, as well as a beautiful appearance.
But you shouldn’t put absolutely every spice you can find in your kitchen cupboard into the pilaf.
Saffron and cumin will be enough, as they give the dish its unique taste.
Incorrect volume of water
Don't pour too much liquid into the pot. Otherwise, even the right rice will become a sticky mass that will definitely not arouse your appetite.
It is better to underfill than to overfill, since no one is stopping you from adding water during the cooking process.
All these mistakes spoil the pilaf and prevent you from getting a delicious culinary masterpiece. Avoid them to pleasantly surprise your loved ones with your talents in the kitchen!
Previously, we talked about which spices are best for roasting chicken.
Expert: Julia Arkhipova
