Hearty Rice and Pasta Pilaf

1Preparing the Ingredients 1. Rinse the rice (1 cup), pasta (1 cup), and buckwheat (1 cup) under cold water. Peel and dice the potatoes (2). Boil and peel the eggs (4).

2Cooking the Pilaf 2. In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat. Add the diced potatoes (2) and cook until slightly browned.

3Add the rice (1 cup) and pasta (1 cup), stir to combine with the potatoes (2), then pour in water to cover the ingredients.

4Season with salt, black pepper, paprika, cumin, and add bay leaves for extra flavor. Cover and let simmer until the rice (1 cup), pasta (1 cup), and potatoes (2) are cooked.

5Final Touch 5. Once cooked, stir in the boiled buckwheat (1 cup) and gently mix. Serve the pilaf hot with sliced boiled eggs (4) on top.