37 middle eastern rice Recipes

grain (not parboiled) rice, olive oil, onion, chopped, carrots, peeled and diced, garlic, crushed, a 1-in. piece fresh ginger, grated or 1 scant tsp. powdered, cinnamon stick, water (if not making for vegetarians, use chicken or beef broth), salt and freshly-ground black pepper to taste, golden raisins , or dark if that s all you have, almonds, toasted

olive oil, vidalia or other sweet onion, thinly sliced (about 3/4 cup), chickpeas, rinsed and drained, ground cumin, salt, freshly ground black pepper, cooked brown rice, chopped pitted dates, chopped fresh mint, chopped fresh parsley

olive oil, garlic, minced, uncooked basmati rice, ground cumin, ground coriander, ground turmeric, ground cayenne pepper, chicken stock, ground turkey, garbanzo beans (chickpeas), drained and rinsed, black beans, drained and rinsed, chopped fresh cilantro (optional), chopped fresh parsley (optional), pine nuts (optional), salt to taste, ground black pepper to taste

olive oil, garlic, minced, uncooked basmati rice, ground cumin, ground coriander, ground turmeric, ground cayenne pepper, chicken stock, ground turkey, garbanzo beans (chickpeas), drained and rinsed, black beans, drained and rinsed, chopped fresh cilantro (optional), chopped fresh parsley (optional), pine nuts (optional), salt to taste, ground black pepper to taste

extra-virgin olive oil, onions, halved and thinly sliced (about 3 cups), ground cumin, ground coriander, orange juice, reduced-sodium chicken broth or 4 cups vegetable broth, chickpeas, rinsed, peeled and diced sweet potatoes (about 1 lb), brown basmati rice, salt, fresh ground pepper, chopped fresh cilantro

ground lamb, basmati rice, tomato puree, divided, dried mint, salt, black pepper, zucchini or yellow squash, salt, minced garlic, lemon juice, dried mint

raw arborio rice, water, whole milk, granulated sugar (depends on how sweet you want it), orange blossom water (could be found in most middle eastern stores), salt

olive oil, chopped onions, minced garlic, ground cumin, ground coriander, ground turmeric, sweet paprika, ground ginger, ground black pepper, salt, grain rice, chicken stock, golden raisins, diced pitted prunes, silvered blanched almonds, toasted, grated lemon zest, fresh lemon juice, egg, lightly beaten

olive oil, garlic, minced, uncooked basmati rice, ground cumin, ground coriander, ground turmeric, ground cayenne pepper, vegetable stock, chick peas, black beans, chopped fresh cilantro (1 bunch), salt to taste, ground black pepper to taste

olive oil, garlic clove, minced, uncooked basmati rice, ground cumin, ground coriander, ground turmeric, ground cayenne pepper (to taste), chicken stock, ground turkey, garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed, black beans, drained and rinsed, chopped fresh cilantro (optional), chopped fresh parsley (optional), pine nuts (optional), salt , to taste, black pepper , to taste

lamb loin chops, extra virgin olive oil, dijon mustard (to brush onto chops), salt & freshly ground black pepper, dried thyme, dried sage, dried parsley, garlic granules, dried rosemary, crushed, white rice (made as directed on the box), cumin, golden raisin, lime juice, fennel seeds, rosemary (crushed ), curry, anise seed, sugar, salt and pepper, sunflower seeds or 1/2 cup pine nuts (toasted and crushed), eggs (slightly beaten ), butter, water

white rice, water, whole milk, granulated sugar, orange blossom water, dates, diced, ground cinnamon or 3/4 tsp cardamom

dried red lentils, uncooked , sorted and rinsed, brown rice, uncooked , can also use basmati rice, olive oil, fresh mushrooms, sliced, onion, chopped, parmesan cheese, grated, walnut halves, finely chopped, fresh cilantro, chopped, eggs, black pepper, hamburger buns with sesame seeds, toasted, can also use toasted pita bread halves, mayonnaise , to taste, red onion, sliced , to taste, lettuce, shredded, garnish, tomato, sliced, garnish

butter, grain rice, water, salt, boneless lamb, cut into 1 1/2 inch cubes, garlic cloves, minced, salt , to taste, fresh ground black pepper , to taste, ground nutmeg, ground cumin, water, to cover , for simmering, dried apricot, cut into halves, currants

olive oil, onion, minced, garlic, finely chopped, ground cinnamon, sugar, dried lentils, pearl barley, grain rice, chopped dried apricot, raisins (i used golden sultanas), dried mint, pepper

dried brown lentils , picked over and rinsed, olive oil, shallots, chopped (large), cumin, ground coriander, sweet paprika, salt and pepper (to taste), basmati rice (uncooked ), water

romaine lettuce per serving, scallion chopped per serving, pine nuts per serving, cherry tomatos per serving, cucumber per serving, olive oil, rice wine vinegar