Yemeni Zurbian Rice With Lamb And Tomato Sauce
Yemeni Zurbian Rice with Lamb and Tomato Sauce is a traditional dish that is popular in Arab cuisine. It is a flavorful and aromatic rice dish that is often served during special occasions and gatherings.
Ingredients
- 2 cups basmati rice
- 1 pound lamb, cut into cubes
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 3 tomatoes, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 4 cups chicken or lamb broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened.
- Add the lamb cubes to the pot and brown on all sides.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes, garlic, tomato paste, and spices. Cook for a few minutes until the tomatoes start to break down.
- Add the basmati rice to the pot and stir to combine with the lamb and tomato mixture.
- Pour in the chicken or lamb broth and season with salt and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes until the rice is cooked and the liquid is absorbed.
- Fluff the rice with a fork and serve the Yemeni Zurbian Rice with Lamb and Tomato Sauce hot.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 1 hour
- Total time:
- 1 hour
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 450 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 55g
- Protein
- 20g
- Fat
- 15g
Supplies
Large pot Cooking spoon Measuring cups and spoons
Tools
Stovetop
Serving suggestions
Serving suggestions: Serve the Yemeni Zurbian Rice with Lamb and Tomato Sauce with a side of yogurt and a fresh salad.
Tips & tricks
Tips: For a richer flavor, you can use lamb broth instead of chicken broth in this recipe.
Cost
$20