Qidreh khaliliyeh

Palestine · Middle East and North Africa

Short description: This clay-pot rice dish is fragrant, garlicky, and built around tender lamb.
Ingredients: Rice, lamb, chickpeas, garlic, onion, ghee, turmeric, cumin, cardamom, allspice, salt, and black pepper.
Cultural note: It is associated with ceremonial and weekend meals where the cooking vessel shapes both texture and aroma.
Common misconception: It is not just yellow rice; the pot, garlic, chickpeas, and lamb are part of the identity.

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creator:: علاء
source:: Wikimedia Commons
license:: CC BY-SA 3.0
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