ARABIAN ROAST LAMB FIT FOR A KING AND QUEEN, WITH SPICED RICE
This is a mouthwatering recipe for Arabian roast lamb and spiced rice, and it is truly fit for a King and Queen! Roast leg or shoulder of lamb which is cooked a la cuillère (to such tenderness that you can cut it "with a spoon" ), accompanied by rice with ground meat and nuts, is a traditional and central part of any Arabian feast. This recipe which I have slightly adapted, is from Claudia Roden's book "Arabesque". She says that she got the recipe from famed caterer Nazira Bitar, who prepared a banquet in Stockholm that was hosted by the King of Jordan for King Gustav and Queen Silvia.
Provided by BecR2400
Categories Long Grain Rice
Time 4h
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425F degrees. Wash and trim the lamb of any excess fat, and pat dry with a clean cloth.
- Rub the leg of lamb all over with the spices, salt, pepper, and oil. Place it in a large roasting pan and put it into the preheated oven. After 20 minutes, take the pan out of the oven, pour in 4 1/4 cups water, and add the onion and garlic. Cover the meat with a large sheet of foil and put it back in the oven. Lower the heat to 300F degrees, and cook for 3 hours.
- While the meat is cooking, prepare the rice. Wash the rice in cold water, rinse in a fine mesh strainer under cold running water, and drain. In a large pan, fry the onion in 2 tablespoons oil until it is soft and beginning to color. Add the ground beef and cook, stirring, turning it over and crushing it with a fork to break up any lumps, until it has changed color. Add salt and pepper and all the spices: cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg, and cloves. Stir well and add the rice, then stir again.
- Pour in the boiling stock, mix well, and simmer, covered, for about 10 to 20 minutes until the rice is tender. Add a little stock or water if it becomes too dry. Drain (if necessary) and keep it on the side until you are ready to serve.
- Fry the almonds, pistachios, and pine nuts separately in the remaining oil until they just begin to color. When the leg of lamb is ready, place it on a serving dish with the rice. You can cut the meat off the bone into slices, if you wish. Sprinkle the fried nuts all over the rice. Serve the flavorsome meat broth produced at the bottom of the roasting pan as a sauce. Heat it through and serve it in a jug, first pouring off as much of the fat from the top as you can.
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Zama Amanda
[email protected]I highly recommend this recipe.
Hellen Ssmpa
[email protected]This recipe is easy to follow and the results are delicious.
Prince Anwuka
[email protected]This dish is a must-try for any fan of lamb or Middle Eastern cuisine.
Nasasira Stavix
[email protected]I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. The lamb is always tender and juicy, and the rice is perfectly cooked.
Rangit Sah
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a special occasion. The lamb is tender and juicy, and the rice is flavorful and aromatic.
Ronan Ali
[email protected]This dish is a favorite of mine. The lamb is always cooked to perfection, and the spiced rice is a perfect complement.
Elser Cordon
[email protected]I love this recipe! The lamb is always tender and flavorful, and the rice is the perfect accompaniment.
Tikaram Baral
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The lamb was tender and juicy, and the rice was fluffy and flavorful.
Kevin Torres
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of lamb, but I really enjoyed this dish. The lamb was cooked perfectly and the spices were delicious.
isaam amjad
[email protected]This is the best lamb dish I've ever had. The meat was so tender and the spices were amazing.
MD Nimool
[email protected]I made this dish for a special occasion and it was a hit. Everyone loved the lamb and the rice.
basajjatebagererwanzaalo Ssenoga
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The lamb was juicy and tender, and the rice was perfectly cooked.
Haseen Rajpoot
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the results were fantastic. The lamb was succulent and the rice was fluffy and flavorful.
Ms. Anika
[email protected]This dish was a delight to make and even better to eat. The lamb was cooked perfectly and the spices were delicious.
poop smellsbad
[email protected]Amazing recipe! The lamb was tender and juicy, and the rice was flavorful and aromatic.
Md Tarikul
[email protected]This dish is a must-try for any fan of lamb or Middle Eastern cuisine. The lamb is cooked to perfection, and the spiced rice is a perfect complement.
Akpofure Henry
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of lamb, but this dish changed my mind. The meat was so tender and flavorful, and the spices were perfectly balanced.
Jenisha Maharjan
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow, and the results were incredible. The lamb was so juicy and tender, and the rice was fluffy and flavorful.
Sonia Alfani
[email protected]I've made this dish a few times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The lamb is always cooked to perfection, and the spices in the rice are amazing.
FRS Tuhin
[email protected]This Arabian roast lamb was a hit at our dinner party! The meat was so tender and flavorful, and the spiced rice was the perfect accompaniment.