Bariis and Hilib Recipe (Country Series Part 1)

basmati rice

🥗Healthier: brown rice

💰Cheaper: long-grain rice

Brown rice adds fiber and nutrients.

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and more affordable.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil offers healthier fats.

peas

🥗Healthier: green beans

💰Cheaper: frozen peas

Green beans provide similar texture and flavor.

Rinse basmati rice under cold water until water runs clear.

Soak the rice in water for 30 minutes, then drain.

Heat vegetable 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 ginger; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add beef pieces and brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

Sprinkle in cumin, coriander, cardamom, cinnamon, and bay leaves; stir to coat meat.

Pour in water and bring to a boil; reduce heat to low and simmer until beef is tender, about 1-1.5 hours.

Remove beef and strain the broth; reserve broth for cooking rice.

In the same pot, add drained rice and enough reserved broth to cover rice by 1 inch.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook until rice is tender, about 15-20 minutes.

Stir in carrots and peas; cover and let steam for 5 minutes.

Fluff the rice with a fork and serve with beef on top.

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