Azerbaijani Plov (Azerbaijanian Pilaf) Recipe

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Spread almonds on a cookie sheet in a single layer & toast in the oven for about 5 minutes Watch for any sign of burning being sure to regulate heat accordingly. Set aside.
3. Melt butter in a heavy 2 quart casserole set over med heat.
4. Add rice and stir with a wooden spoon until the rice turns white and opaque.
5. Stir in sesame seeds, then pour in chicken stock, ginger, salt and black pepper.
6. Stir constantly, then bring to a boil, cover casserole tightly and bake in center of oven for 20-25 mins until the liquid has all been absorbed and rice is tender.
7. Sprinkle the reserved almonds over the rice then serve immediately.