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Name: Traditional Mathbi from Saudi Arabia
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Saudi Arabia
Ingredients: 5 kg lamb shoulder or leg, cut into 2-inch cubes; 3 cups long-grain basmati rice; 4 tablespoons ghee or clarified butter; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 5 teaspoons ground coriander; 1 teaspoon ground cardamom; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 2 teaspoons salt (adjust to taste); 1 teaspoon sumac (optional, for tartness); 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped; 4 cups chicken or lamb broth (or water); 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 teaspoon paprika (for color)

Mathbi

🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia

Nationwide

Grilled meat (usually lamb) served with rice and a mixture of spices and herbs.

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Rice

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