Lamb Ouzi

Name: Lamb Ouzi
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 120 min
Total time: 150 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Deutsch
Ingredients: 2 kg lamb shoulder; 4 cups basmati rice; 2 large onions, diced; 1/4 cup ouzi spice blend; 1/2 cup ghee; 1/2 cup almonds; 1/2 cup pine nuts; 1/4 cup raisins; 8 cups water; 1/4 cup parsley, chopped

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Ouzi is a celebratory Middle Eastern dish where spiced rice is stuffed inside a whole lamb or wrapped in pastry. This simplified version uses lamb shoulder cooked with the rice, creating a spectacular one-pot meal that's perfect for special occasions and gatherings.

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Lamb and rice dish with nuts and spices on large platter

Prep Time30 min

Cook Time120 min

Servings8 servings

Equipment

Large potMixing bowlKnife

Ingredients

2 kg lamb shoulder4 cups basmati rice2 large onions, diced1/4 cup ouzi spice blend1/2 cup ghee1/2 cup almonds1/2 cup pine nuts1/4 cup raisins8 cups water1/4 cup parsley, chopped

Instructions

1
Brown lamb in ghee on all sides. Remove and set aside.
2
Sauté onions until golden. Add ouzi spices and cook 1 minute.
3
Add rice and toast for 2 minutes. Return lamb to pot.
4
Add water, bring to boil, then simmer covered for 1.5 hours.
5
Toast nuts and raisins. Serve rice topped with lamb, nuts, raisins and parsley.