Laham Rice with Veggies | Traditional Omani Dish, National Day Special | Omani Food, Laham Rice

lamb

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: beef

Chicken is leaner and more affordable than lamb.

rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: bulgur

Quinoa offers more protein while bulgur is often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while canola is often cheaper.

carrots

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: cabbage

Zucchini is lower in calories, and cabbage is usually more affordable.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add diced lamb and brown on all sides, about 8-10 minutes.

Sprinkle in cumin, coriander, turmeric, cinnamon, and bay leaves, stirring to coat the meat.

Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a boil.

Add rice, diced carrots, and bell peppers, stirring to combine.

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Cover and reduce heat to low, simmering until rice is cooked and liquid is absorbed, about 20-25 minutes.

Remove from heat and let sit, covered, for 5 minutes.

Fluff rice with a fork and serve hot.

Cooking Techniques

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