Machboos (traditional Emirati Lamb Machboos)

Machboos is a traditional Emirati dish that is popular in the United Arab Emirates. It is a flavorful and aromatic rice dish that is typically made with lamb, but can also be made with chicken or fish. The dish is spiced with a blend of Middle Eastern spices and is often served with a side of yogurt or salad.

Halal Main Course Emirati Emirati Cuisine Machboos Recipe Lamb Machboos
Machboos (traditional Emirati Lamb Machboos)

Ingredients

  • 2 cups basmati rice
  • 500g lamb, cut into cubes
  • 2 onions, finely chopped
  • 4 tomatoes, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp machboos spice mix
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add the chopped onions and cook until they are soft and translucent.
  3. Add the lamb cubes and cook until browned on all sides.
  4. Stir in the machboos spice mix and minced garlic, and cook for 2 minutes.
  5. Add the diced tomatoes and cook until they start to break down.
  6. Stir in the basmati rice and chicken broth, then bring to a boil.
  7. 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.
  8. Fluff the rice with a fork and serve hot.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
15 minutes
Cooking time:
1 hour
Total time:
1 hour
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
450 per serving
Carbohydrates
50g
Protein
25g
Fat
15g

Supplies

Large pot Cooking spoon Measuring cups Knife Cutting board

Tools

Fork

Serving suggestions

Machboos is traditionally served with a side of yogurt or a fresh salad.

Tips & tricks

For an extra flavor boost, you can garnish the machboos with fried onions and chopped fresh cilantro before serving.

Cost

$20