Ganfan
HB-0974 · Hand-built original · Kyrgyz
Meet Ganfan, a comforting one-pot dish from the heart of Central Asia that brings together tender rice, slow-cooked meat and sweet carrots in a single fragrant bowl. Born on the tables of Kyrgyz nomads, it is honest, warming food that carries centuries of tradition in every spoonful. With its gentle spicing of cumin and paprika, Ganfan is just as at home at a lively family gathering as it is on an ordinary weeknight. Bring a taste of the Kyrgyz steppe straight to your own kitchen.
KyrgyzMain Dishes1–2 servings1660 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeHigh FiberRenal
Main ingredient: beef
Pairs well with: mashed potatoes, roasted carrots, red wine sauce, yorkshire pudding, green beans
Servings:1quantities adjust to match
Ingredients
- 7 oz long-grain rice
- 10½ oz lamb or beef, cut into thin strips
- 2 to 3 carrots, cut into matchsticks
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 2 to 3 garlic cloves, sliced
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Water, as needed
- Chopped scallions or cilantro, to serve (optional)
Method
- Cook the rice in salted water until just tender, drain, and keep warm. Alternatively, steam it until fluffy.
- Heat the oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add the meat in a single layer and sear for 3 to 4 minutes, until browned.
- Add the onion and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until softened. Add the carrots and garlic and stir-fry for 4 to 5 minutes, until the carrots are tender-crisp.
- Season with the cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Add 2 to 3 tablespoons of water and toss for 1 minute so the spices coat everything and a light sauce forms.
- Pile the rice onto plates and spoon the meat and vegetables generously over the top.
- Scatter with scallions or cilantro if using, and serve hot.
Nutrition (per serving, where published)
1660 kcalCalories
81.6 gProtein
179 gCarbs
70.1 gFat
4.5 gSaturates
13.4 gFibre
5.3 gSugars
221 mgSodium
172 mgCholesterol
2108 mgPotassium
165 mgCalcium
11.9 mgIron
1 servingServing
Estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data