Shawarma Beef Spiced Rice / Pilaf
Middle_Eastern Middle Eastern - Rice and Grains

Shawarma Beef 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

  • • 500g beef sirloin, thinly sliced
  • • 1/3 cup plain yogurt
  • • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • • 1 tsp sweet paprika
  • • 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
  • • 2 cups basmati rice, rinsed
  • • 3 cups beef stock

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Mix the yogurt, garlic, cumin, paprika, and turmeric with the beef and marinate 1 hour.

2
Phase 2

Simmer the rice in the stock, covered, for 18 minutes.

3
Phase 3

Sear the beef in a very hot pan in batches until charred at the edges.

4
Phase 4

Let the rice sit covered 5 minutes off the heat, then fluff.

5
Phase 5

Pile the seared beef over the rice and serve with pickles.