ERBIL NIGHT FOOD! The CRAZIEST 24/7 Street Food in Kurdistan 🇮🇶

lamb

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: beef

Chicken is leaner and more affordable.

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Lentils are nutrient-dense and quicker to cook.

Soak rice in water for several hours before cooking.

Clean and prepare the lamb by trimming excess fat.

Boil lamb in a large pot of water until tender, about 1-2 hours.

Remove lamb and set aside, reserving the broth.

In the same broth, add soaked rice and cook until nearly tender, about 15-20 minutes.

Add chopped onions and garlic to the rice, stirring gently.

Incorporate spices and salt into the rice mixture, adjusting to taste.

Return the lamb to the pot, layering it over the rice.

Cover the pot tightly and steam over low heat for 30-40 minutes until rice is fully cooked.

Add chickpeas during the last 10 minutes of cooking.

Fluff the rice gently before serving, ensuring lamb is mixed in.

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