Start the year with a comforting dish that brings together tradition, bold flavours, and European culinary excellence. The “EUROPEAN RICE” campaign proudly presents Aztem pilaf, a delicious recipe featuring tender lamb, toasted angel hair pasta, and high-quality EU rice. This dish is perfect for elevating your everyday cooking.
Recipe: Aztem Pilaf with Lamb and Angel Hair Pasta
Ingredients:
- 1 cup European rice
- 500g lamb, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 cup angel hair pasta, broken into small pieces
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 3 cups chicken or beef stock
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions:
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the lamb and cook until browned all over. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, cook the onion and garlic until softened, then mix in the cumin and cinnamon.
- Add the angel hair pasta and toast lightly, stirring continuously.
- Stir in the European rice, then return the lamb to the pot.
- Pour in the stock, season with salt and pepper, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid has been absorbed.
- Fluff the pilaf with a fork, garnish with parsley, and serve hot.
Aztem pilaf combines tradition and versatility, showing why European rice is a staple ingredient for creating unforgettable dishes.
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About the “EUROPEAN RICE” Campaign:
The “EUROPEAN RICE” campaign is an EU-funded initiative dedicated to promoting the benefits, sustainability, and versatility of European rice in the UK and other global markets. It aligns with the EU’s objectives of enhancing the competitiveness and market presence of EU agri-food products worldwide, emphasizing sustainable practices and high-quality standards.
THE EUROPEAN UNION SUPPORTS CAMPAIGNS THAT PROMOTE HIGH-QUALITY AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS
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