Middle_Eastern
Middle Eastern - Rice and Grains
Lahmacun 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
- • 300g minced lamb
- • 1 onion, finely diced
- • 2 tbsp tomato paste
- • 1 tsp Aleppo pepper
- • 1/2 cup chopped parsley
- • 3 tbsp butter
- • 1 lemon, cut in wedges
- • 2 1/2 cups hot water
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Melt the butter in a pot and soften the onion.
2
Phase 2
Add the lamb and brown it, breaking up any clumps.
3
Phase 3
Add the tomato paste and Aleppo pepper and fry 2 minutes until darkened.
4
Phase 4
Stir in the rinsed rice, add the hot water, cover, and cook on low 15 minutes.
5
Phase 5
Rest off the heat 10 minutes; fold in the parsley.
6
Phase 6
Serve with lemon wedges to squeeze over.