Rice with Peas and Minced Meat
Rice with Peas and Minced Meat
Description
A comforting Egyptian-style rice cooked with green peas, spiced minced meat, and finished with caramelized onions and toasted nuts for a rich, aromatic flavor.
Ingredients
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Instructions
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In a pot, heat 1 tablespoon of ghee.
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Add the cooked minced meat and sauté briefly to warm it through.
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Add the green peas and stir well.
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Season with mixed spices and a pinch of cinnamon.
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Add the rice and stir until no liquid remains at the bottom.
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Pour in hot water (enough to cover the rice by 1 cm).
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Season with salt and black pepper.
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Once the rice absorbs most of the water, cover and reduce heat to very low.
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Cook until fully tender.
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Add butter or ghee at the end for extra aroma.
For Garnish:
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Fry the sliced onion in oil until golden and crispy.
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Toast the nuts until lightly golden.
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Serve the rice topped with fried onions and nuts.
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