Somalian Lamb and Rice (Skudahkharis)

Submitted by AbsurdBookNerd

"Got this from a local multicultural event."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 10mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 4 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 lb lean lamb, cut into bite-size pieces
• 1 onion, thinly sliced
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 2 tomatoes, chopped
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cardamom
• salt and pepper
• 3 ounces canned tomato paste
• 2 cups raw white rice
• 4 cups boiling water

directions

1. Heat oil in a large dutch oven over meduim-high heat.
2. Add meat, stir, & brown on all sides, 18-20 minutes.
3. Add onions & garlic, stir, and saute until soft, 3-5 minutes.
4. Stir in tomatoes, spices, & tomato paste. Stir to mix well, cook on medium-low for 5-7 minutes.
5. Slowly stir in rice & boiling water, bring to a boil over high heat.
6. Reduce heat to simmer, cover, and cook 18-20 minutes, until rice is done.
7. Remove from heat & keep covered 15 minutes before serving.