Middle_Eastern
Middle Eastern - Rice and Grains
Ali Nazik Spiced Rice / Pilaf
Chef's Menu Description
Fragrant grains expertly cooked with seasonal aromatics, fresh herbs, and rich stock for a satisfying, flavourful centerpiece.
Ingredients
- • 1 1/2 cups basmati rice
- • 400g lamb shoulder, diced
- • 2 medium aubergines
- • 1 cup plain yogurt
- • 1 garlic clove, minced
- • 3 tbsp butter
- • 1 tsp Aleppo pepper flakes
- • 2 1/2 cups hot water
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Roast the aubergines over a flame until collapsed, then peel and chop the flesh.
2
Phase 2
Fold the aubergine through the yogurt with garlic and salt and spread on a platter.
3
Phase 3
Rinse the rice until the water runs clear, then sauté in 1 tbsp butter.
4
Phase 4
Add hot water and a pinch of salt, cover, and steam 15 minutes until tender.
5
Phase 5
Sear the lamb in the remaining butter until browned and stir in the Aleppo pepper.
6
Phase 6
Rest the rice 10 minutes, fluff, and spoon the lamb over the aubergine yogurt.