SPICED SHRIMP AND RICE (MACHBOUS RUBYAN)

Steps:

• Heat one tablespoon of butter in a large pot over moderately high heat.
• Add the shrimp and garlic, and stir until the shrimp JUST turn pink.
• Remove and set aside.
• Add the remaining butter and the onion to the pot and fry gently until softened-about 5 minutes.
• Stir in the buharat and turmeric and cook for 1 minute.
• Add the tomatoes, salt and pepper and chopped herbs.
• Bring to the boil and add the water.
• Cover and boil over moderate heat for 5 minutes, then add the rice.
• Bring to the boil and boil covered for 10 minutes.
• Reduce the heat to low.
• Stir the pots contents, then place the shrimp on top of the rice, stirring them in lightly.
• Cover the pot and cook over a very low heat for 20 minutes, stirring once half way through cooking.
• Remove from the heat, stir, and then leave to stand, off the heat for 10 minutes.
• Serve.