rice pilaf with meat

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Recipe by
Muna Escobar
Knoxville, TN

This Middle Eastern Pilaf is called Hashweh. It is great as a side dish as is or with some plain nonfat yoghurt on top of it. The toasted blanced almond give it a delicious flavor and crunh. Growing up I remember this stuffing being used oftentimes to stuff a chicken or cornish hen before baking.

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Ingredients For rice pilaf with meat

  • 1-1 1/2 lb
    ground beef or lamb
  • 1/4 c
    butter
  • 1 c
    slivered blanched almonds or pine nuts, toasted
  • 2 Tbsp
    butter
  • 2 c
    parboiled rice
  • 2 tsp
    salt
  • 1/2 tsp
    pepper
  • 1/2 tsp
    allspice
  • 1/2 tsp
    cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp
    nutmeg
  • 3 1/2 c
    water

How To Make rice pilaf with meat

  • 1
    Lightly brown the blanced slivered almond or pine nuts in the 2 tbsp butter, on medium, until golden. Don't leave these unattended as they burn easily.
  • 2
    In separate pan, brown meat in 1/4 cup butter.
  • 3
    Add the salt & all spices. Stir for 2 minutes.
  • 4
    Add the hot water.
  • 5
    Bring to a boil, then down to a simmer.
  • 6
    Cover & simmer over low for about 25 minutes or until water is abosorbed & rice is tender.
  • 7
    Add the toasted pinenuts reserving a small amount for garnish.

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