Kebab Halabi Spiced Rice / Pilaf
Middle_Eastern Middle Eastern - Rice and Grains

Kebab Halabi Spiced Rice / Pilaf

Est. Time: 35-45 min  •  6 Preparation Steps

Chef's Menu Description

Chargrilled over glowing charcoal embers with an authentic smoky char, served with handcrafted accompaniments and savoury reductions.

Ingredients

  • • 400g minced beef
  • • 1 tbsp Aleppo pepper
  • • 2 cups basmati rice
  • • 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
  • • 1 onion, grated
  • • 2 tbsp ghee
  • • 1/4 cup pine nuts
  • • 3 cups beef stock

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Knead the beef with the grated onion, Aleppo pepper, and 1 tsp salt; chill 30 minutes.

2
Phase 2

Shape the meat around skewers and grill 8 to 10 minutes, turning.

3
Phase 3

Sauté the rinsed rice in 1 tbsp ghee with the turmeric for 2 minutes.

4
Phase 4

Add the stock, cover, and cook on low 18 minutes; rest 10 minutes off the heat.

5
Phase 5

Brown the pine nuts in the remaining ghee.

6
Phase 6

Lay the kebabs over the rice and scatter the pine nuts.