Kharoof Mahshi Bil Ruz

Name: Authentic Kharoof Mahshi Bil Ruz (Saudi Arabian Stuffed Lamb with Rice)
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 240 min
Yield: 10
Cuisine: Saudi Arabia
Ingredients: *For the Lamb and Marinade:**; 1 whole young lamb (about 10-12 kg / 22-26 lbs), deboned with cavity opened (ask your butcher to prepare this); 4 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 tablespoons salt; 1 tablespoon black pepper; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 1 tablespoon ground coriander; *For the Rice Stuffing:**; 3 cups long-grain Basmati rice; 500 g (1.1 lbs) lamb or beef mince (optional, for a richer stuffing); 1 cup mixed nuts (almonds, pine nuts, pistachios), toasted; 1/2 cup raisins or sultanas; 3 large onions, finely chopped; 1/4 cup vegetable oil or ghee; 2 tablespoons baharat (Arabic spice blend); 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon ground cardamom; 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves; 1 tablespoon salt; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 4 cups hot lamb or chicken stock (plus more if needed); 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley; 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro; *For Cooking the Lamb:**; 2 large onions, sliced; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 4-5 cloves garlic, crushed; 2 bay leaves; 2 cinnamon sticks; 4 cups water (or enough to cover the lamb halfway)

Kharoof Mahshi Bil Ruz 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia

Stuffed lamb cooked with rice, spices, and herbs, a festive and flavorful dish.

Lamb Rice

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Stuffed lamb rice spices herbs

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