LAMB CHOPS & MIDDLE EASTERN RICE

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What can I say, other than this is an EASY and wonderful tasting way to make lamb chops. The Middle Eastern Rice goes very well with the lamb chops, and can also be used to compliment other dishes as well.

Provided by Alan Leonetti

Categories     Lamb/Sheep

Time 45m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 23

4 -8 lamb loin chops
1 dash extra virgin olive oil
Dijon mustard (to brush onto chops)
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 dash dried thyme
1 dash dried sage
1 dash dried parsley
1 dash garlic granules
1 dash dried rosemary, crushed
2 cups white rice (made as directed on the box)
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 cup golden raisin
1 teaspoon lime juice
2 tablespoons fennel seeds
1 tablespoon rosemary (crushed)
1 1/2 teaspoons curry
1 tablespoon anise seed
1 teaspoon sugar
salt and pepper
1/2 cup sunflower seeds or 1/2 cup pine nuts (toasted and crushed)
2 eggs (slightly beaten)
2 tablespoons butter
3 cups water

Steps:

  • FOR THE LAMB CHOPS: Season chops with all of the above and place in broiler.
  • When the tops are browned, turn the chops, season the other side, and broil that side until browned.
  • Transfer to a serving dish and serve.
  • FOR THE MIDDLE EASTERN RICE: Prepare the rice as directed on the box.
  • Add the 2 tablespoons of butter, the cumin, the raisins, the aniseed, the sugar, the salt and pepper to taste, lime juice and the cooked rice.
  • Stir in the eggs and continue stirring until the eggs are mixed into the rice and the eggs are solidified.
  • Remove from heat and add the crushed toasted sunflower seeds or pine nuts.
  • Fluff with a fork, transfer to a serving dish, and serve.

Xethean Bantom
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The lamb chops were a bit tough, but the rice was good.


Jp Gouws
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This is my new favorite lamb chop recipe! The chops were cooked to perfection and the rice was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Mazhar Kazi
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This dish was a bit too bland for my taste. I would have liked the lamb chops to be more flavorful.


Ranjit Singh
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a hit. The lamb chops are always cooked perfectly and the rice is always fluffy and flavorful.


Lehlogonolo Sethunya
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Not bad!


Mim Jannat
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This dish was amazing! The lamb chops were so tender and juicy, and the rice was perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making this again.


Maham Ali
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The rice was a bit dry, but the lamb chops were delicious.


Heart touching Shorts
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I'm not a huge fan of lamb, but I really enjoyed this dish. The lamb chops were tender and flavorful, and the rice was perfectly cooked. I would definitely make this dish again.


Jessica McBride
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This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved it. The lamb chops were cooked well and the rice was fluffy, but the spices were a bit overwhelming.


Shayleigh Rowland
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I love how easy this dish was to make. The lamb chops were marinated and cooked in the same pan, which saved me a lot of time and effort. The rice was also very easy to make and turned out perfectly.


Amanda McClure
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The lamb chops were cooked to perfection and the rice was fluffy and flavorful. The spices in the marinade really made the lamb chops stand out. I will definitely be making this dish again!


sophie m
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This Middle Eastern rice dish was a hit with my family! The lamb chops were tender and flavorful, and the rice was perfectly cooked and fluffy. I especially loved the combination of spices used in the marinade for the lamb chops. It gave them a delic