Bariis Iskukaris - Spiced Somali Rice

Name: Bariis Iskukaris - Spiced Somali Rice
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: African
Ingredients: 2 cups basmati rice; 2 tomatoes, chopped; 1 onion, chopped; 1 cinnamon stick; 5 whole cloves; 4 whole cardamom pods; 1 teaspoon cumin seeds; 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, or ghee; 1 pound lamb, cut into small cubes; 2 1/2 cups water; Salt, to taste

Bariis iskukaris is a popular Somali rice dish featuring tender lamb and aromatic spices.

⭐ 4.4 (120 reviews) Prep: 20 minCook: 45 minTotal: 65 minYields: 6 servings

Category Tags:

Lunch

Cuisine Tags:

African

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Instructions

Wash the rice and soak it in water for at least 10 minutes.
Brown the lamb, then remove it from the pot.
Fry onions until lightly caramelized, about 15 minutes.
Add ground dry spices and garlic to the onions; cook for one minute until fragrant.
Stir in diced tomatoes and cook until they form a thick sauce.
Return the lamb to the pot.
Drain the rice, add it to the pot with 2 1/2 cups water, and bring to a simmer.
Cover the pot tightly and simmer for about 15 minutes, or until all liquid is absorbed.
Fluff the rice with a fork and serve.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 400 kcal

Carbohydrate: 22 g

Cholesterol: 95 mg

Fiber: 2 g

Protein: 21 g

Saturated Fat: 12 g

Sodium: 167 mg

Sugar: 4 g

Fat: 25 g

Unsaturated Fat: 0 g