Name: Authentic Kharoof Mahshi (Stuffed Roast Lamb) from Saudi Arabia
Prep time: 60 min
Cook time: 240 min
Yield: 10
Cuisine: Saudi Arabia
Ingredients: *For the Lamb:**; 1 whole young lamb (about 10-12 kg / 22-26 lbs), deboned; 4 tablespoons vegetable oil or melted ghee; 2 tablespoons salt; 1 tablespoon black pepper; 1 tablespoon seven spices (Baharat); 1 tablespoon ground cardamom; 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon; *For the Rice Stuffing:**; 4 cups medium-grain rice (e.g., Calrose or Egyptian rice); 250g (1/2 lb) ghee or unsalted butter; 2 large onions, finely chopped; 500g (1.1 lbs) ground lamb (or finely chopped lamb meat); 1/2 cup pine nuts; 1/2 cup slivered almonds; 2 tablespoons seven spices (Baharat); 1 tablespoon ground cardamom; 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon salt (adjust to taste); 1 tablespoon dried parsley; 1 tablespoon dried coriander; 1 tablespoon dried mint; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional); 3 cups chicken or lamb broth (for cooking rice); 1/2 cup raisins (optional); *For Garnish:**; 1/2 cup toasted pine nuts; 1/2 cup toasted slivered almonds; Fresh parsley sprigs

Kharoof Mahshi 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia

Roast lamb stuffed with a mixture of rice, spices, and herbs, a festive dish for special occasions.

Lamb Rice

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Roast lamb rice spices herbs

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