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"Rezz w Batata": Traditional Lebanese Home Food. (Rice and Potato Stew, with Tomato Juice and Meat)

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Rezz w Batata

Cultural Context

Rezz w Batata is a traditional Lebanese dish that showcases the country's love for hearty, comforting meals. Typically enjoyed by families, it combines simple ingredients like rice and potatoes, reflecting the resourcefulness of home cooking. This dish is often served during gatherings and is a staple in many households, with variations found across the Middle East.

LebaneseLBmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
2 kg potatoes
250 g meat
1 liter tomato juice
1 cup vermicelli
1 cup rice
3 cups water
coarse salt
olive oil

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Olive oil adds flavor and is healthier.

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Lentils are high in protein and cheaper.

1

Peel and cut potatoes into small pieces.

2

Soak potatoes in lemon juice before cooking.

3

Prepare the sauce with tomato juice and salt.

4

Layer potatoes and meat in a dish.

5

Cover with sauce and bake in the oven at 180 degrees for 40 minutes.

6

Cook vermicelli in water with coarse salt for 10 minutes.

7

Combine cooked vermicelli with rice and olive oil.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingboiling

Equipment Needed

ovenbaking dishcutting boardknifemeasuring cups

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Also Known As

Rice with Potatoes

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