Summer Rice Pilaf With Sour Cherries

A very interesting and delicious summer pilaf with sour cherries and chicken.

Ingredients

• Sour cherries 500-700 g
• Chicken breast 0.7-1 kg
• Butter 70 g
• Onion 2-3 pcs (medium)
• Turmeric 1/2 tsp
• Rice
• Corn oil
• Salt

Method

1. 1.Chop the onions and fry them in butter over medium heat. Add a little salt, and when they change color, add 1/3 tsp of turmeric.
2. 2.Add the washed and chopped chicken breast and fry uncovered over slightly high heat.
3. 3.Once the chicken is slightly browned and releases its oils, add the pitted sour cherries. Cover with a lid and cook over low heat for 30 minutes.
4. 4.Wash the rice, soak it in water for half an hour, then drain.
5. 5.Fry the rice in corn oil over medium heat, stirring constantly so it doesn't stick to the bottom.
6. 6.When the rice becomes fragrant, add boiling water (twice the volume of the rice), salt, and the remaining turmeric. Stir, cover, and wait for it to boil.
7. 7.Once boiling, reduce the heat to a minimum and steam with the lid closed for 30 minutes.