Machboos laham

Qatar · Middle East and North Africa

Short description: This spiced rice dish uses the meat's cooking broth to perfume every grain before the lamb is served on top.
Ingredients: Lamb with basmati rice, dried lime, onion, tomato, cardamom, cloves, cinnamon, saffron, and baharat.
Cultural note: Dried lime gives the rice a tart, aromatic note that distinguishes it from many other festive rice platters.
Common misconception: It is related to other layered rice dishes, but the dried lime and spice profile are central here.

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