Last Updated on: 24th January 2025, 07:28 am
Start the year with a dish that combines hearty ingredients, traditional flavours, and European inspiration. As part of the “EUROPEAN RICE” campaign, this Aztem pilaf recipe showcases the exceptional quality of EU rice, paired with tender lamb and delicate angel hair pasta. It’s a meal guaranteed to elevate your 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:
- Warm olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the lamb and cook until browned on all sides. Remove and set aside.
- Add the onion and garlic to the pot, cooking until softened. Mix in the cumin and cinnamon.
- Toss in the angel hair pasta and toast lightly, stirring continuously.
- Add the European rice and return the lamb to the pot.
- Pour in the stock, season with salt and pepper, and bring to a boil. Lower the heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes or until the rice is cooked and the liquid absorbed.
- Fluff the pilaf with a fork, garnish with parsley, and serve hot.
With its rich, savoury taste and simplicity, Aztem pilaf is the perfect way to showcase the versatility of European rice in your home kitchen.
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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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