Name: Authentic Bahraini Lamb Ouzi Recipe
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 300 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: Bahrain
Ingredients: 1 whole lamb (10-12 kg / 22-26 lbs), cleaned and dried; 3 cups long-grain basmati rice; 500 g lamb liver, chopped (optional, for stuffing); 250 g mixed nuts (almonds, pine nuts, cashews), toasted; 1 cup raisins or sultanas; 2 large onions, finely chopped; 1/4 cup ghee or clarified butter; 2 tablespoons Baharat (Arabic spice blend); 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 1 tablespoon ground coriander; 1 teaspoon turmeric powder; 1 teaspoon cardamom powder; 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder; 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons salt (divided); 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 2 liters chicken or lamb stock (for cooking rice); 2 large potatoes, sliced (optional, for roasting with lamb); 2 tomatoes, sliced (optional, for roasting with lamb); 1 onion, sliced (optional, for roasting with lamb); 1/4 cup rose water (optional, for drizzling at the end); Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Bahraini Lamb Ouzi Bahrain

Whole roasted lamb stuffed with spiced rice, nuts, and raisins, a celebratory feast dish.

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