Ouzi
Make a flavorful, satisfying and simple meal by cooking this delicious Ouzi Recipe from @amandasplate, a two-time Master Chef contestant and renowned foodie. This dish is a Middle Eastern classic made with fragrant Basmati Rice and Ground Beef or Lamb that is spiced to perfection.
- 0 - 30 Minutes
- Medium
- 6-8
Method
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 2 cups Tilda Pure Basmati rice (rinsed)
- pound extra lean ground beef
- 4 cups beef or vegetable broth
- 3 green Cardamom pods
- 1 Cinnamon stick
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tablespoon 7 spices
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup slivered almonds, pine nuts or both
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Microgreens or chopped parsley for garnish
How to make Ouzi
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Brown ground beef in large pot with olive oil and butter. Add seasonings to pot.
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Once beef is browned add in Tilda basmati rice.
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Add in broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and put lid on pot.
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Cook for 20-22 minutes until all broth is absorbed and riced is cooked through.
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Toast pine nuts and almonds in butter.
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Garnish dish with roasted nuts and Microgreens.
Rinse the rice before cooking
Once cooked, allow the rice to sit covered
Keeping the ingredients simple to help maintain flavors
Use a large work to achieve perfect texture
Cook at a high temperature
Add soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil for enhanced taste
