Celebrate the new year with a dish that combines rich tradition and European flavours. The “EUROPEAN RICE” campaign invites you to try Aztem pilaf, a comforting recipe featuring high-quality EU rice, succulent lamb, and toasted angel hair pasta. This hearty meal is a true testament to the versatility of European rice.
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:
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Cook the lamb until browned, then set aside.
- Add the onion and garlic to the same pot, cooking until softened. Mix in the cumin and cinnamon.
- Stir in the angel hair pasta, toasting it gently while stirring often.
- Add the European rice and the cooked lamb back to the pot.
- Pour in the stock, season with salt and pepper, and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce the heat, and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid absorbed.
- Fluff the rice with a fork, sprinkle with parsley, and serve hot.
Aztem pilaf brings together savoury flavours, quality ingredients, and easy preparation, making it an ideal recipe to enjoy throughout the year.
For more information about the “EUROPEAN RICE” campaign, upcoming events, and social media activities, please visit our website or follow us on our social media channels:
Facebook: europeanrice – www.facebook.com/europeanrice
Instagram: rice_eu – www.instagram.com/rice_eu
YouTube: rice_eu – www.youtube.com/rice_eu
Website: www.europeanrice.eu
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
Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are, however, those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Research Executive Agency (REA). Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.
