Middle_Eastern
Middle Eastern - Rice and Grains
Hunkar Begendi 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 short-grain rice
- • 2 medium aubergines, diced
- • 400g lamb shoulder, cubed
- • 3 tbsp butter
- • 1 onion, chopped
- • 2 cups hot beef stock
- • 1 tsp salt
- • 1/2 tsp black pepper
- • 2 tbsp chopped parsley
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Fry the aubergine cubes in half the butter until browned; drain on paper.
2
Phase 2
Brown the lamb with the onion in the remaining butter.
3
Phase 3
Pour in the stock, cover, and simmer 30 minutes until the lamb is nearly tender.
4
Phase 4
Stir in the rinsed rice, salt, and pepper; cover and cook on low 15 minutes.
5
Phase 5
Fold in the fried aubergine and rest off the heat 10 minutes.
6
Phase 6
Fluff and scatter with parsley.