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Palestinian Festive Lamb and Rice Dish with Dried Yogurt Sauce

Yields6 ServingsPrep Time30 minsCook Time2 hrsTotal Time2 hrs 30 mins

A festive dish of succulent lamb simmered in a rich dried yogurt sauce, served atop fragrant rice and traditional bread. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently before serving.

A beautifully arranged platter of lamb and rice, garnished with almonds and fresh herbs.

For the Lamb and Sauce
 1 kg lamb shoulder, cut into large pieces
 2 water
 500 g jameed (dried yogurt), soaked in water
 2 tsp salt
 1 tsp black pepper
 1 tsp cinnamon
 4 rice, rinsed and soaked for 30 minutes
 2 tbsp olive oil
 1 fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
 100 g slivered almonds, toasted for garnish
 1 Arabic bread, for serving
Cooking the Lamb
1

In a large pot, add the lamb pieces and cover them with water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, skimming off any foam that rises to the surface.

2

Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and add salt, black pepper, and cinnamon. Cover and simmer for about 1.5 hours, or until the lamb is tender.

3

Remove the lamb from the pot and set aside. Strain the broth and reserve it for later use.

Preparing the Dried Yogurt Sauce
4

In a blender, combine the soaked jameed with 1 cup of the reserved broth. Blend until smooth. Pour this mixture back into the pot.

5

Heat the yogurt sauce over low heat, stirring continuously to prevent curdling. Add the cooked lamb back into the pot and simmer for 15-20 minutes.

Cooking the Rice
6

In a large saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.

7

Add the soaked rice to the onions and stir for a few minutes. Then add 4 cups of the reserved lamb broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 20 minutes or until the rice is fluffy and all the liquid is absorbed.

Serving
8

On a large serving platter, layer the Arabic bread at the bottom. Spoon the rice over the bread, followed by the lamb and yogurt sauce.

9

Garnish with toasted almonds and chopped parsley. Serve immediately, allowing guests to dig in and enjoy!

Notes

Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Nutrition Facts

0 servings

Serving size

1 plate (approximately 300g)


Amount per serving
Calories680
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 36g47%

Saturated Fat 10g50%
Trans Fat 0g
Monounsaturated Fat 12g
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g
Cholesterol 130mg44%
Sodium 800mg35%
Total Carbohydrate 55g20%

Dietary Fiber 3g11%
Total Sugars 2g
Includes 0g Added Sugars0%
Protein 40g

Vitamin A 60mcg7%
Vitamin C 5mg6%
Calcium 80mg7%
Iron 4mg23%
Potassium 600mg13%
Vitamin D 0mcg0%
Vitamin E 1mg7%
Vitamin K 5mcg5%
Thiamin 0.5mg42%
Riboflavin 0.3mg24%
Niacin 6mg38%
Vitamin B6 0.5mg30%
Folate 25mcg7%
Vitamin B12 2mg84%
Biotin 0mcg0%
Pantothenic Acid 1mg20%
Phosphorus 300mg24%
Iodine 0mcg0%
Magnesium 30mg8%
Zinc 5mg46%
Selenium 20mcg37%
Copper 0.2mg23%
Manganese 0.4mg18%
Chromium 0mcg0%
Molybdenum 0mcg0%
Chloride 500mg22%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.