Ingredients for Loobia Polow
- Basmati Rice
- Lamb
- 1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 2-3 cm pieces
- 2 large onions, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- Cooking Oil
- 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
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How to Make Loobia Polow
- Heat vegetable oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and sauté until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the beef or lamb cubes to the pot and brown on all sides.
- Pour in 2 cups of hot water, bring to a simmer, and partially cover the pot. Cook for 30 minutes, or until the meat is almost tender, adding more water if needed.
- Add the green beans, tomato paste, salt, and pepper to the pot. Stir well and continue to simmer for another 15 minutes, or until the green beans are tender-crisp.
- While the meat and beans simmer, prepare your rice according to your preferred Polow method (Instructions to follow). Once the rice is rinsed and half-cooked, add the meat and bean mixture to the rice pot, and stir gently to combine.
- Cover the pot tightly, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for approximately 30 minutes, or until all the liquid is absorbed, and the rice is perfectly cooked. Fluff the rice gently with a fork before serving.
- **Polow Rice Preparation Instructions:**
- Rinse the basmati rice thoroughly under cold water until the water runs clear.
- Soak the rice in fresh water for at least 30 minutes (this step helps the rice cook evenly).
- Drain the soaked rice and add it to a pot with the desired amount of water and salt (refer to your chosen Polow rice method for precise measurements).
- Bring the water to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer until the rice is half-cooked. This is usually about 10 minutes but adjust depending on your chosen rice method.
- Rinse the partially cooked rice under cold water to stop the cooking process.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
5 g
Sugar
33g
Fat
58g
Carbs
37g
