Lebanese Lamb Rice
Generously spiced, cool, savory and fresh, this lamb, rice and veg dish is a welcome departure from the norm.
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Ingredients
- 2 bags Success® Jasmine Rice
- 2 tbsp canola oil
- 1 lb ground lamb
- 2 3/4 tsp chai spice mix (see recipe tip for spices, if needed)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup torn mint leaves, divided
- 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
- 2 tbsp red raisins
- 2 tbsp yellow raisins
- 3 tbsp chicken broth
- 3 cups Greek yogurt
- 1 cup thinly sliced cucumber, divided
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 tomato, thinly sliced
Instructions
Dinner comes together in record time thanks to this quick-cooking, spice-scented ground lamb dish paired with fragrant jasmine rice.
Step 1
Prepare rice according to package directions.
Step 2
Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet set over medium heat. Add lamb and chai spice mix and cook for 8-10 minutes, or until lamb is browned and cooked through. Season with salt.
Step 3
Add cooked rice, 1/4 cup mint leaves, pine nuts, raisins and chicken broth to skillet. Stir to combine.
Step 4
Combine yogurt and 1/2 cup cucumber in a small bowl. Spread yogurt mixture onto a platter or bowl. Top with lamb mixture, then red onion and tomatoes. Sprinkle with remaining cucumber and mint before serving.
Recipe Tip
If you can’t find chai spice mix, replace with 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 3/4 teaspoon ground allspice, 3/4 teaspoon ground cardamom and 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg.
Travel With Food
When you aren’t able to travel to new and exotic places, the next best thing is to experience new cultures through international cuisine. This traditional Lebanese dish is the perfect opportunity to travel the world with food.
Using the spices and herbs you already have on your shelf, you can create new sweet and savory combinations to enjoy. Try blending yogurt with cucumber or tossing lamb in a combination of cinnamon, cardamom, allspice and nutmeg before cooking. To give your dish more aromatic flavor, use convenient Success® Boil-in-Bag Jasmine Rice for fluffy rice without the hassle.
To continue your travels through food, try a Thai Beef Massaman Curry, Argentine Chimichurri Shrimp and Rice or this Liberian Okra Soup, created by Deddeh Howard. Our rice and shrimp recipe is another delicious seafood option.
Holiday Delicacy
Layered with flavor, this delicious dish is perfect for sharing at your next holiday meal or get-together with friends or family. This recipe makes four servings, however if you need to make more, simply double or triple the recipe ingredients.
