Riz Bil Kharouf Wa Fawda

Riz Bil Kharouf Wa Fawda is a hearty Lebanese rice dish featuring tender lamb and a medley of spices, served with a tangy yogurt sauce. This gluten-free delight is perfect for a comforting meal that transports you to the streets of Beirut.

Ingredients

• Basmati rice - 150 grams
• Lamb shoulder, cubed - 250 grams
• Onion, finely chopped - 1 medium
• Garlic, minced - 2 cloves
• Cinnamon stick - 1
• Allspice berries - 5
• Black peppercorns - 5
• Salt - 1 teaspoon
• Vegetable oil - 2 tablespoons
• Chicken or vegetable broth - 300 ml
• Fresh parsley, chopped - 2 tablespoons
• Yogurt - 100 grams
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon

Steps

1. Rinse the basmati rice under cold water until the water runs clear, then soak it in water for 30 minutes.
2. In a heavy pot or Dutch oven, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the minced garlic and sauté for another minute until fragrant, then add the cubed lamb. Brown the lamb on all sides for about 10 minutes.
4. Stir in the cinnamon stick, allspice berries, black peppercorns, and salt. Cook for another 2 minutes to toast the spices.
5. Add the soaked rice (drained) to the pot and stir it with the lamb and spices for 2-3 minutes to coat the rice.
6. Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until the rice is cooked and the liquid is absorbed.
7. While the rice is cooking, prepare the yogurt sauce by mixing yogurt with lemon juice and a pinch of salt in a bowl. Set aside.
8. Once the rice is done, fluff it gently with a fork and sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving.
9. Serve the Riz Bil Kharouf Wa Fawda hot, drizzled with the yogurt sauce.

Nutrition

• Calories: 520
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 60 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 80 mg
• Total Fat: 18 g
• Saturated Fat: 7 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, supporting muscle growth and repair.
• Contains spices like cinnamon and allspice that have anti-inflammatory properties.

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