Ouzi Spiced Rice With Lamb

5 from 8 votes

Ouzi Spiced Rice With Lamb

Ouzi spiced rice with ground lamb is a one-pot recipe that's done in under an hour. Made with basmati rice, spices, lamb, and toasted nuts, this rice dish flavorful and filling.

Servings:

Ingredients

1 lb ground lamb
2 cups dry basmati rice
2 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon ghee
3 cups hot water
1 ½ cups frozen vegetables
1 large onion
1 bay leaf
1 whole dried lime
4-5 cardamom pods
1 cinnamon stick
2 teaspoon Lebanese 7 spices aka Lebanese 7 spices (sabaa baharat)
½ teaspoon ground cloves
½ teaspoon ground white pepper
salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

Heat some olive oil in a large pot on the stove, then add the onions. Cook until translucent.
Add the lamb and spices, stirring frequently until the lamb is fully browned and cooked through.
Mix in the frozen vegetables and rice, frying them for 2-3 minutes with the meat and onion mixture, then pour the hot water on top.
Let it boil for 5 minutes uncovered, and once the water has reduced slightly, lower the heat to low and cover the pot to let it steam for 15-20 minutes until all the water is absorbed and the rice is tender.
Fluff with a fork once it has cooled.
Fry the nuts in a tablespoon of ghee in a small pan until golden, then pour on top of the rice when ready to serve.

Notes

Fry the nuts directly before serving.
If rice is undercooked, add a splash of water and cover on medium heat to steam until it is tender.

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