How to make Qozi (Lamb Dish over Rice) (Assyrian Food)

lamb

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: beef

Chicken is leaner and more affordable than lamb.

basmati rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: long-grain rice

Quinoa is a high-protein alternative, while long-grain rice is more economical.

saffron

🥗Healthier: turmeric

💰Cheaper: yellow food coloring

Turmeric provides color and health benefits at a lower cost.

nuts

🥗Healthier: seeds

💰Cheaper: dried fruit

Seeds are nutrient-dense and often less expensive than nuts.

Use 5 lamb shanks and lamb rib chops for the dish.

Squeeze juice of 1 lemon over the lamb.

Slice 2 jalapenos and add to the mixture.

Season with 1 teaspoon of black pepper and 1 teaspoon of salt.

Add 2 bay leaves and 2 dried limes.

Heat some light olive oil in a pot.

For the rice, soak 2.5 cups of white basmati rice in water for about 20 minutes.

Add 1 cup of vermicelli pasta and 1 cup of green peas to the pot.

Stir in 0.5 cup of slivered almonds and 0.5 cup of raisins.

Add 1 tablespoon of salt and 0.5 teaspoon of baharat or allspice to the mixture.

Cooking Techniques

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