Arabian Rice Recipe

Name: Arabian Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups long grain rice; 1/2 cup thin vermicelli, broken into small pieces; 200 g lean ground lamb or 200 g beef; 4 tablespoons oil; 3 tablespoons butter; 1 onion, chopped; 2 teaspoons cinnamon; 1 teaspoon white pepper powder; 2 teaspoons ground allspice; salt, to taste; 800 ml chicken stock; 50 g pine nuts, lightly roasted

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups long grain rice
1/2 cup thin vermicelli, broken into small pieces
200 g lean ground lamb or 200 g beef
4 tablespoons oil
3 tablespoons butter
1 onion, chopped
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon white pepper powder
2 teaspoons ground allspice
salt, to taste
800 ml chicken stock
50 g pine nuts, lightly roasted

1
Place rice in a bowl with cold water and leave to soak for 20 minutes.
2
Meanwhile, heat the oil and butter in a large heavy saucepan, add the chopped onion and minced meat and fry until golden brown and breaking down any lumps in the mince.
3
Add the broken vermicelli and fry for another 5-10 minutes till slightly brown.
4
Drain and wash the rice till water runs clean.
5
Add the rice into the pan and give it a good stir (but be careful as to not break the rice in the process).
6
Add in all the spices and mix it in well.
7
Add in the boiling-hot stock and give it all one good stir.
8
Cover the pan and simmer over low heat for about 15-20 minutes (till all the water's been absorbed and rice cooked through).
9
Take the pan off the heat, take the lid off and cover the pan with a clean towel and leave to rest for 10 minutes.
10
Gently fluff up the rice with a fork and serve with pine seeds sprinkled on top.

1013

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

How did you like this recipe?

This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups long grain rice, 1/2 cup thin vermicelli, broken into small pieces, 200 g lean ground lamb or 200 g beef, 4 tablespoons oil, and more.

Yes, Arabian Rice falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Arabian Rice

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions