“If you thought rice was boring, you haven’t tried this Lebanese spiced rice. It’s easy enough to make on a weeknight but fancy enough to serve at special celebrations and dinner parties. I grew up with this rice and I have to admit, my favorite part is the crunchy toasted nuts on top. It’s the perfect match for the soft rice underneath,” says talented content creator and blogger Jenan Zammar. “I grew up with my mom making this rice for Thanksgiving dinner or Eids. It’s super easy to make but full of flavor.”
“I’m a Lebanese mother of 3 and love to share all of my recipes,” says Jenan. “Years ago I had no idea what I was doing in the kitchen but with lots of trial and errors, I can now whip up a meal with little effort. I’m all about simplifying meals but still enjoying the delicious flavors food has to offer. From my kitchen to yours with love. This rice is a one pot meal. Rice is mixed with ground beef (or lamb), Lebanese 7 spices and cinnamon. It’s a popular dish in many Middle Eastern countries.”
“You’ll want to start by washing the rice really well until the water runs clear. Some people like to soak the rice depending on the rice but there’s no need to soak the rice for this recipe. In a pot cook the ground beef and spices first and then add butter until everything is combined. Then the rice goes in. It’s important to mix the rice for a minute or two with the ground beef to ensure every grain of rice has some of the butter coating it. This will result in perfectly fluffy rice that doesn’t stick together.”
Serves 5.
Ingredients:
1 pound ground beef (or lamb)
