Recipe

Hashweh

Hashweh

  • Servings: 4
  • Total Time:

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Royal Chefs Secret Basmati Rice
  • 3 tablespoons, olive oil, divided
  • ¾ cup, onions, chopped
  • 1lb, ground lamb (or beef)
  • Spice blend (blend these)○1 1/2 teaspoons, ground allspice○1 teaspoon, ground cinnamon○½ teaspoon ground black pepper○1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 cups water or beef broth

For garnishing:

  • 2 tablespoons almonds, sliced
  • 6 dried apricots, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons green herbs, (mix of parsley & mint)

Instructions

  1. Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Drain and set aside.
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large cooking pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until softened, about 2-4 minutes.
  3. Add the ground lamb or beef to the pot and break it into granules using a cooking spoon.
  4. Sprinkle half of the spices over the ground meat and cook until the meat is browned and the spices are fragrant, about 5-7 minutes.
  5. Add the rinsed rice to the pot and sprinkle the remaining spices over the rice.
  6. Pour in the water or broth and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
  7. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10-12 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and the liquid is absorbed.
  8. Turn off the stove and let the rice rest for 10 minutes
  9. Fluff the rice with a fork and transfer the hashweh to a serving dish. Garnish with chopped green herbs and nuts before serving.