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Qatari Machboos

Qatar's national spiced rice with lamb, loomi and baharat.

Prep15 min
Cook1 h 15 min
Total1 h 30 min
Serves6
DifficultyEasy
Per serving873 kcal
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QatarMain courseHalal-friendlyNut-free

Ingredients

For 6 servings. All ingredients are generic, never brand names.

  • Basmati rice500 g
  • Lamb1.2 kg
  • Onions2
  • Tomatoes2
  • Loomi (dried lime)2
  • Qatari baharat2 tbsp
  • Saffron1 pinch
  • Rose water1 tbsp
  • Ghee4 tbsp
  • Water1.2 L
  • Salt1 1/2 tsp

Method

  1. MeatBrown lamb with onions and spices; simmer 1 hour.
  2. RiceCook rice in the broth; top with meat; steam with saffron-rose water.

Nutrition per serving

Calories873 kcal
Protein40.9 g
Carbohydrates74.0 g
Fat45.5 g
Fibre3.0 g
Sugar3.3 g
Sodium722 mg
Saturated fat21.5 g
Serving sizeabout 520 g

Estimated from the ingredients; actual values vary with brands and portion sizes.

Allergens

Contains Milk. Use halal-certified meat and poultry.

Quick answers

How long does Qatari Machboos take to make?

About 1 h 30 min in total: 15 min of preparation and 1 h 15 min of cooking.

How many calories are in Qatari Machboos?

About 873 kcal per serving, with 41 g of protein. The recipe makes 6 servings of about 520 g each.

Which allergens does Qatari Machboos contain?

Based on its ingredients it contains Milk. Always check the labels of packaged ingredients.

Where is Qatari Machboos from?

Qatari Machboos is a main course from Qatar. Qatar's national spiced rice with lamb, loomi and baharat.

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