Uyghur polo

China · East Asia

Short description: This pilaf centers on tender meat, sweet carrots, and separate seasoned rice grains.
Ingredients: Rice pilaf cooked with lamb, carrots, onions, cumin, oil, and sometimes raisins or chickpeas.
Cultural note: Associated with celebratory platters and family meals, it is often served with sharp vegetable sides.
Common misconception: It is related to wider pilaf traditions, but the lamb-and-carrot style is locally distinctive.

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