Middle_Eastern
Middle Eastern - Rice and Grains
Madfoon 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
- • 2 cups basmati rice
- • 1kg lamb shoulder, cut into large pieces
- • 2 onions, quartered
- • 4 garlic cloves, crushed
- • 1 tbsp hawaij spice mix
- • 1 tsp ground black pepper
- • 2 tbsp ghee
- • 1 cinnamon stick
- • 5 cups lamb stock
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Rub the lamb with the garlic, hawaij, and pepper; rest 1 hour or overnight.
2
Phase 2
Brown the lamb in the ghee with the onions and cinnamon.
3
Phase 3
Add the stock, cover, and cook on low 90 minutes until the lamb is tender.
4
Phase 4
Remove the lamb; add the soaked rice to the broth and cook until the liquid is absorbed.
5
Phase 5
Return the lamb to the pot, cover tightly, and steam on low 20 minutes.
6
Phase 6
Rest 10 minutes, then serve the lamb over the rice.