1 lb. rice; soak in lukewarm water right away.

1 large onion, chopped... garlic (no note).

In large pan, pour 1/2 - 1 cup oil. Add onion. Saute about 15-20 minutes on med. heat until golden.

In the meantime chop meat into bite sized pieces (use about 1 lb. meat). Add this to the pot when onions are done. Cook ~ 20 minutes.

Meanwhile grate 1 lb. carrots. Add to pot once meat is done.

Add 1/2 L. (scant 2 1/8 cup) water, salt (1 T or more) and pepper.

Cook 20 minutes - will boil.

Drain rice from soak and add to pot.

Add water to cover rice.

Cover pot and cook on low ~ 20 min.