Whole Lamb Cooked in Its Own Fat | Ancient Nomadic Recipe of Iran 🔥🐑

whole lamb

🥗Healthier: skinless chicken

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Chicken is lower in fat and calories, while pork is more affordable.

lamb fat

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: butter

Olive oil is healthier, while butter is a more economical choice.

saffron

🥗Healthier: turmeric

💰Cheaper: paprika

Turmeric offers color and health benefits, while paprika is cost-effective.

dried fruits

🥗Healthier: fresh fruits

💰Cheaper: canned fruits

Fresh fruits are healthier, while canned options can be more budget-friendly.

Trim off the excess fat from the sheep and set aside.

Chop the meat into pieces.

Peel and chop the onions.

Prepare the rice by washing it to remove excess starch.

Add the tail fat to a pot and let it melt.

Once the tail fat has melted, add the chopped meat to it.

Add the chopped onions to the meat to make it more fragrant and tender.

Add salt, black pepper, and spices to the meat.

Grind the saffron and let it brew before adding to the rice.

Add the rice to the pot with the tail fat and let it brew slowly.

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