Arabic Style Rice With Lamb Meat Recipe

Name: Arabic Style Rice With Lamb Meat
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs finely chopped lean lamb or 1 1/2 lbs ground lamb; 2 cups long grain rice (Basmati is excellent); 3 tablespoons butter; 3 1/2 cups boiling chicken broth or 3 1/2 cups boiling water; 2 teaspoons salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 allspice; 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon saffron (for color with chicken broth) (optional); 1/2 cup pine nuts (pignoli nuts) (optional)

Servings: persons

1 1/2 lbs finely chopped lean lamb or 1 1/2 lbs ground lamb
2 cups long grain rice (Basmati is excellent)
3 tablespoons butter
3 1/2 cups boiling chicken broth or 3 1/2 cups boiling water
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 allspice
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon saffron (for color with chicken broth) (optional)
1/2 cup pine nuts (pignoli nuts) (optional)

1
Brown lightly lamb meat in butter.
2
Add salt and spices and stir for 2 minutes.
3
Add two cups rice, stir and add the 31/2 boiling Chicken Broth and mix well.
4
Bring to Boil.
5
Cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until rice is tender and water is absorbed.
6
Let cool for 1/2 hour and put in large serving dish and ready to serve.
7
You can serve with natural plain yogurt if desired.
8
(optional).
9
in the meantime rice is cooling saute 1/2 cup pine nuts (pignoli nuts)in 3-4 tbs. olive oil or vegetable oil until light brown.
10
Decorate rice and meat dish with the sauted pine nuts and serve.

1458

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

118

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 lbs finely chopped lean lamb or 1 1/2 lbs ground lamb, 2 cups long grain rice (Basmati is excellent), 3 tablespoons butter, 3 1/2 cups boiling chicken broth or 3 1/2 cups boiling water, and more.

Yes, Arabic Style Rice With Lamb Meat falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Arabic Style Rice With Lamb Meat

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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