Classic pilaf with meat is familiar to everyone, but besides it there are many different variations of sweet Asian pilaf with dried fruits. Such a dish is undoubtedly useful and satisfying, perfectly for breakfast for baby food. The process of making pilaf takes a little time and does not require special culinary skills.
The benefits of the components of sweet pilaf
Various dried fruits can be added to the dish: prunes, dried apricots, dates and even nuts, sugar can be replaced with honey or supplied separately to taste. Various spices are suitable for sweet pilaf, it is best to add turmeric, cinnamon, nutmeg or vanillin.
- Pilaf is considered an Asian dish, in each country it is prepared in its own way, for example, in Thailand, in addition to dried fruits, bananas and coconuts are added, and served in a banana peel or in a thin lavash. Some vitamin mixture is prepared at the stake, sometimes baked in the oven, after adding several eggs.
- In rice there are more than 80% of complex carbohydrates and approximately 8% of essential AK for each person. Therefore, dishes of such cereals are very satisfying and are popular. Rice should be eaten to improve the work of the central nervous system, brain because It includes trace elements, B vitamins, lecithin, potassium. It is also worth emphasizing that gluten (gluten) is not included in rice grains.
- Dry fruits are a unique product that has practically no contraindications, does not cause an allergic reaction, and you can also eat both an independent dessert and add to basic dishes.
- Despite the fact that raisins are a sweet product, it does not have sugar at all, but only glucose and fructose, which does not allow increasing the level of insulin in the blood, and is also useful for patients with diabetes. Raisins are a high -calorie product, so you should not overeat, because Excessive consumption threatens obesity.
- Raisins are rich in potassium, phosphorus, iron, magnesium, B1, B2, B5, pr. Thanks to vitamins, group B improves the work of the nervous system, affects the body as a sedative, and also raisins are recommended for people with insomnia. The product contains various antioxidants, especially oleanoleic acid, which stops the growth of bacteria of causing oral cavity.
- Kuraga is a product that is obtained by drying an apricot. You can eat both a separate dessert, so adding to meat, fish dishes, side dishes and desserts. Also, dried apricots are often added to sauces. The composition of the dried apricot includes vitamin A, B1, B2, C, PP, minerals, potassium, calcium, magnesium, fiber and AK.
Proper consumption of a dried fruit in the daily diet, stabilizes the hormonal balance, is a preventive means of developing anemia, heart attack, stroke, and heart diseases. The use of dried apricots helps to remove toxins from the body, as well as, due to the fact that the dried apricots contains pectin, heavy metals are excreted with toxins.
Sweet pilaf with raisins and dried apricots
One of the simplest and most popular recipes for sweet pilaf with dried fruits, you will need to make it:
- Rice - 1 t
- Kuraga, raisins - 0.5 cups
- Ghee - 0.5 cups
- Sugar, salt - to taste
Melt the oil in a Kazan. Put dried fruits at the bottom and lay down for 30 minutes. Rinse rice several times, put in a cauldron, salt and pour water 2 cm above the rice level. Add sugar.
- Without mixing, bring to a boil, close the lid and simmer over low heat until all the moisture evaporates.
- Wrap the pan with a blanket and let it brew for 15 minutes.
- Cover the cauldron with a pile plate for serving and turn it over the top with the bottom so that the dried fruits are on top of the rice.
- It is worth remembering that pilaf should not have a porridge consistency, and the rice should be crumbly.
In addition to raisins and dried apricots, other ingredients, dried fruits, as well as fresh fruits can be added to a hearty pilaf.
For example, very tasty and hearty pilaf with the addition of carrots or onions:
- Rice round - 1.5 cups
- Medium carrots - 2 pcs.
- Kuraga - 1 cup
- Raisins - 1 cup
- Olive or sunflower oil - 3 tbsp.
- Spices - to taste
Kuraga and raisins, pour warm water for 30 minutes for swelling. This is necessary so that the dried fruits are soft.
- Rinse the rice approximately 5 times, until the water becomes transparent.
- Grate the carrots, also cut the dried apricots into 3-4 parts, depending on the size of the fetus.
- In a container with a thick bottom, or a cauldron, add oil when it heats up the carrots, slightly fry. Add the rest of the ingredients.
- Pour water, salt slightly, add sugar and bring to a boil.
- When moisture boils to the level of rice, reduce the fire. Front under the lid for 20 minutes.
Serve the dish hot. Sweet pilaf is a vitamin mixture, especially benefits for people who observe a diet or post, all ingredients contribute to the saturation of the body with energy and useful substances. In addition, the dish will perfectly decorate any festive table, and is also great for the everyday menu of the family.
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