Authentic Saudi Cuisine with Food Legend, Chef Hisham at Figlbak in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

lamb

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: beef

Chicken is leaner and more affordable than lamb.

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt offers similar creaminess with fewer calories.

saffron

💰Cheaper: turmeric

Turmeric provides color and flavor at a lower cost.

nuts

🥗Healthier: seeds

💰Cheaper: dried fruits

Seeds are a healthier alternative that can also add crunch.

Boil the lamb until it becomes tender, about 4 hours, allowing the gelatin to come out.

Prepare the secret sauce by mixing tomato gravy, lamb stock, and saffron.

Add honey to the sauce for sweetness and caramelization.

Gently mix the sauce with the tender lamb to coat it evenly, checking the color.

Cook the lamb in a high flame to achieve a burnished look and caramelize the sugars.

Prepare the white rice, cooking it with lamb stock and no spices.

Layer the cooked rice in a serving dish, followed by the onion rice cooked with saffron and spices.

Add the stuffing, which includes raisins and spices, in the middle of the rice.

Place the tender lamb on top of the rice, ensuring the stuffing is underneath the lamb as a sign of respect for the food.

Garnish with fried vegetables, chili, and tomato as desired.

Cooking Techniques

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