equipment:Large Dutch oven or enamelled cast-iron pot (5-litre capacity minimum)

Uzbek Plov is a deeply aromatic rice pilaf layered with lamb, caramelized carrots, and spices slow-cooked in a seasoned broth until every grain glistens. This centuries-old Central Asian staple delivers an extraordinary mineral payload, hitting over 40% of your daily iron needs alongside meaningful doses of zinc, folate, and manganese in a single satisfying serving.