Etli Pilav (Pilaf With Lamb Meat)

Ingredients

• Boneless lamb shoulder or leg 360 gr
• Onion 2 medium size
• Margarine 6 tablespoon
• Tomatoes 2 small size
• Su (sicak) 3 1/2 cup
• Salt 2 1/2 teaspoon
• Black Pepper 1 teaspoon
• Rice 2 cup

Directions

Cut meat into 2-2 1/2 cm (1 inch) cubes. Combine with finely chopped onions. Saute in margarine for a few minutes. Cover and braise for 40 minutes in a covered saucepan. Add minced tomatoes, hot water, salt and black pepper; stir well. Cover and simmer until meat is tender. Stir in rice; mix well. Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until rice is tender; drain. Remove from heat. Let stand covered for 20 minutes before serving. Serve hot.

Servings: 6

This served with cacik or vegetable salad as a main dish.