Mixed Grill Spiced Rice / Pilaf
Middle_Eastern Middle Eastern - Rice and Grains

Mixed Grill Spiced Rice / Pilaf

Est. Time: 20-30 min  •  5 Preparation Steps

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
  • • 300g lamb shoulder, cubed
  • • 300g chicken thighs, cubed
  • • 300g minced beef
  • • 1/2 tsp saffron threads
  • • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • • 2 tbsp ghee
  • • 1 tsp salt
  • • 1 lemon, cut in wedges

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Toss the lamb and chicken with the cumin and half the salt; knead the beef with the rest into kofta fingers.

2
Phase 2

Cook the rinsed rice in 3 cups stock with the ghee and saffron; steam 20 minutes.

3
Phase 3

Grill the lamb, chicken, and kofta over high heat until done, about 10-12 minutes.

4
Phase 4

Rest the grilled meats 5 minutes under foil.

5
Phase 5

Arrange the meats over the saffron rice with lemon wedges.