Arabian Shrimp Machboos: Quick and Easy recipe

basmati rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: long-grain rice

Quinoa offers a nutty flavor and is higher in protein.

shrimp

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: tofu

Chicken is leaner and tofu is a plant-based alternative.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier with beneficial fats.

fresh cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: dried herbs

Parsley provides a similar flavor profile.

Heat oil or ghee in a large pot over medium heat.

Add chopped garlic and ginger; sauté until fragrant.

Stir in chopped tomatoes and tomato paste; cook until softened.

Add shrimp and cook until they turn pink.

Mix in cumin, coriander, turmeric, cardamom, salt, and pepper; stir well.

Add shrimp broth and bring to a boil.

Add soaked rice, cloves, cardamom seeds, green chillies, and cinnamon stick; stir gently.

Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender, about 20 minutes.

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

Fluff rice with a fork and garnish with chopped fresh coriander, parsley, and fried onions before serving.

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