World Flavors Cookbook

Riz bi Lahma (Rice with Meat)

Name: Riz bi Lahma (Rice with Meat)
Cook time: 60 min
Cuisine: Libya
Ingredients: 2 cups basmati rice 500g lamb, cubed 1/2 cup raisins 1/2 cup toasted almonds 1 onion, chopped 1 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp cardamom Salt and pepper

Spiced rice cooked with tender lamb chunks, nuts, and raisins, often served at feasts.

Cuisine: Libya

Ingredients

2 cups basmati rice 500g lamb, cubed 1/2 cup raisins 1/2 cup toasted almonds 1 onion, chopped 1 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp cardamom Salt and pepper

Instructions

Sauté lamb with onion and spices until browned. Add water and simmer until meat is tender. Add rice and cook in the flavorful broth. Once the rice is fluffy, stir in the raisins and top with toasted almonds.