Cook a regional treat
Ajem Pilaf
2 tablespoons unsalted butter,
200g lean beef (soft meat), cut into small cubes
1 onion, finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon salt
50g vermicelli
300g parboiled rice
1 small cinnamon stick
1 bay leaf
700ml hot beef broth
50g raisins
50g pine nuts or pistachios, coarsely chopped
1 teaspoon pepper
In a medium saucepan,
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