RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE CYPRUS PILAFI

Pilafi is a traditional Cyprus dish that consists of rice cooked with different vegetables and spices, offering a delicious and aromatic flavor. Next, I will teach you how to prepare pilafi following the classic Cypriot recipe.

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2 cups long grain rice

1 chopped onion

1 carrot cut into small cubes

2 ripe tomatoes, chopped

2 cloves of garlic, minced

4 cups chicken or vegetable broth

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 teaspoon allspice

Olive oil

Salt and pepper to taste

Pilafi preparation step by step

In a large pot, heat some olive oil over medium heat.

Add the onion, carrot and garlic, and cook until golden.

Add the chopped tomatoes and cook for a few more minutes.

Add the rice and stir to infuse it with the flavors of the vegetables.

Season with cumin, cinnamon, allspice, salt and pepper to taste.

Pour the hot broth over the rice and vegetables, stir well and bring to a boil.

Reduce the heat, cover the pot and simmer for about 15-20 minutes or until the rice is tender and has absorbed all the liquid.

Remove the pot from the heat and let sit for a few minutes before serving.

Serve the pilafi hot as an accompaniment to meat or fish, and enjoy this delicious Cypriot dish!