Somali Recipe for Rice with Suqaar Meat

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: mutton

Chicken is leaner and mutton is often less expensive.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Olive oil offers healthier fats, while sunflower oil is budget-friendly.

Rinse rice under cold water until water runs clear.

Soak 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, cooking until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add diced tomatoes and green peppers, cooking until soft, about 5 minutes.

Incorporate cubed beef, browning on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

Season with cumin, coriander, black pepper, cinnamon, and salt, stirring well.

Pour in water and bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 45 minutes until beef is tender.

Add sliced carrots and cook for an additional 10 minutes.

Stir in the soaked rice, ensuring even distribution.

Cover and cook on low heat until rice is tender and water is absorbed, about 20 minutes.

Fluff rice with a fork and let sit for 5 minutes before serving.

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