Name: Authentic Kabsa al-Turki from Iraq
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 50 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Iraq
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups long-grain basmati rice; 2 pounds lamb leg meat (cut into bite-sized pieces); 1 large onion (sliced); 3 medium tomatoes (chopped); 2 carrots (chopped); 2 celery stalks (chopped); 1 red bell pepper (chopped); 3 cloves garlic ( minced); 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground cardamom; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1 cup water (plus more as needed); 1/2 cup orange juice; 2 tablespoons butter or ghee; 1 cinnamon stick; 1 bay leaf; Fresh green onions or cilantro (optional, for garnish)

Kabsa al-Turki Iraq

Turki-style rice dish with lamb, vegetables, and spices.

Iraq rice

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