Machboos

A traditional Qatari dish, Machboos is a richly spiced rice dish topped with meat and vegetables.

Preparation time: 15 Minutes

Cooking time: 1 Minutes

Total duration: 1 Minutes

High in protein, fiber, and vitamins

Machboos is a flavorful Qatari main course that's typically served during special occasions. It is a delicious combination of rice, meat, and a mixture of spices. The dish is topped off with fried onions and boiled eggs, making it a complete meal in itself.

Ingredients

Spicy Rice dish Qatari cuisine Machboos Main Course
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short description

Marinate lamb with spices
Saute onions in oil
Add marinated lamb and cook
Add rice and water, then simmer
Serve with boiled eggs and fried onions

detailed description

Marinate the lamb with turmeric, coriander, and cumin for at least 2 hours
In a pan, saute the chopped onions in olive oil until golden brown
Add the marinated lamb to the pan and cook until browned on all sides
Add the basmati rice to the pan and enough water to cover the rice. Let it simmer until the rice is cooked
Serve the Machboos topped with boiled eggs and additional fried onions

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