Do-ahead · Gluten Free · Grains · Meat · Nuts

Persian Rice

I just love rice dishes, especially with these spices!

Serves 4

1 cup jasmine rice
4 tbsp butter
3-4 tbsp pine nuts
3-4 tbsp currants
3/4 lb leg or shoulder of lamb cut into small cubes
1-1/2 cups lamb stock, using 2 lamb stock cubes
1 medium-sized onion, chopped
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground cloves
salt to taste

Season the small lamb cubes with salt and pepper then in a solid pan saute the lamb in a little oil and 2 tbsp of the butter on a medium heat till color turns and it starts to brown a little.
Add the other 2 tbsp butter and the chopped onion. Saute until the onions get soft.
Add the rice and other ingredients and fry for 2 -3 mins.
Finally, add the stock, bring to the boil then turn down the heat, cover and cook for 20 mins or until the rice absorbs all the stock.
Rest for 20 minutes, before serving