In the city of Baloži, Latvia, a large, cast-iron kazan is positioned over an outdoor heat source

In the city of Baloži, Latvia, a large, cast-iron kazan is positioned over an outdoor heat source. The kazan is filled with a layered dish, the top layer consisting of a generous mound of white rice. Beneath the rice, slices of bright orange carrots, chickpeas, and what appear to be raisins or dried cranberries are visible. A perforated metal ladle is held above the kazan, seemingly in the process of adding or distributing the rice. In the background, a person's torso is visible, wearing a grey t-shirt. To the right, a stainless steel bowl, also containing rice, is partially visible, held by unseen hands, suggesting the food preparation is ongoing. The surrounding environment appears to be outdoors, with a paved surface beneath the kazan and a glimpse of greenery or fencing in the upper left corner. The overall scene depicts the preparation of a hearty meal, likely a pilaf or a similar rice-based dish, being cooked in a traditional, large-scale manner.