Chrov Plav II
(Fruited Pilau Rice II) Recipe

Origin: Russia      Period: Traditional

Ingredients

140g rice, uncooked
35g almonds, chopped
2 tbsp currants
2 tbsp raisins
6 prunes, pitted, and coarsely chopped
3 tbsp dates, chopped
4 tbsp butter
40g dried apricots, pitted and cut into strips
1 tbsp honey
500ml cold water

Chrov Plav II
(Fruited Pilau Rice II) Preparation:

Method:

Place the dates, currants and prunes in a bowl then cover with warm water and set aside to soak for 15 minutes. After this time, drain then pat dry before transferring to a bowl and mixing with the remaining fruit.

Melt the butter in a large frying pan over hight heat then add the fruit mixture and almonds. Reduce the heat to low and stir-fry the mixture for 4 minutes. Stir-in the honey, rice and water then rise the heat to high and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce to a low simmer, cover and cook for about 25 minutes or until the rice is tender and the liquid has been absorbed. Fluff with a fork, turn into a warmed bowl and serve immediately.

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