The happy owners of multicookers must have noticed that this appliance is ideally suited for cooking rice dishes. It is not surprising, because it was created in the likeness of the once existing rice cookers. Many types of modern multicookers are equipped with accurate programs for choosing the degree of readiness of cereals, depending on the type of dishes.
Process features
Although this cooking device is considered smart, still housewives should know a few subtleties of how to cook pilaf in a slow cooker. Firstly, water is required to be taken at the rate of 1: 2 - for 1 measure of rice 2 liquids. Secondly, the main product should not boil for long, for half an hour or even 20 minutes. Thirdly, to understand how to cook pilaf in a slow cooker, you need to remember this order: first the oil is heated, then the base for the dish is made, and then the cereal is filled up, and the food is cooked until complete. And the last nuance. To make the dish really tasty, appetizing, shortly before the end of the process, you can turn on the frying mode. A similar recommendation contains, for example, the pilaf recipe in the Polaris multicooker, and in other devices too. What is the essence of the process? Rice is slightly dried, it turns out not viscous, but friable, as from a Russian stove. And the bottom layer turns into a fried crust. It is especially good if onion with meat is lying there. Well, finally, let's move on from the story of how to cook pilaf in a slow cooker to practice and get acquainted with some especially tasty options.
Pilaf with mushrooms
To prepare it requires meat. Of course, the classic dish is lamb. But if someone prefers pork or beef, you can well use them. Fat content choose medium. Pilaf made from chicken or even more dietary meat, a young lamb, is very good. By the way, lamb is considered an integral component of the dish in many mountainous regions of the Caucasus. The amount of product is 850 g - 1 kg. Mushrooms are suitable canned, to your taste. For refueling, take a ready-made vegetable mixture, 1 packet is enough. So you save time. Naturally, store salt, hot pepper, seasonings. And a few spoons of sour cream, although it is not typical for a real oriental dish. But we are also considering how to cook pilaf in a slow cooker is not simple, but mushroom!
Start with meat. It must be cut into small pieces or straws and fry, putting the device in the "Baking" mode. After 35-40 minutes add shredded (if necessary) mushrooms, salt, pepper, sour cream. If you are a garlic lover, chop finely and toss 3-4 cloves. Then your pilaf in the slow cooker (recipe, photos are attached) will acquire a special aroma. It is the turn of rice.
Enough of a tea glass. Cereals will be prepared in a bowl for steaming. It needs to be lined with food foil so that the steam disperses well. Pour the washed rice, vegetable mixture and 2 cups of water. Now put the form in the slow cooker, to the meat, set the "Stew" mode, and after 2 hours you can enjoy a wonderful dish!
These are such a wonderful crock-pot and wonderful pilaf!