Description
Lamb Over Rice is an exquisite dish that showcases the rich flavors of Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisine. With tender, spiced lamb served atop fluffy basmati or jasmine rice, this meal is topped with a creamy garlic sauce and fresh herbs, making it an ideal choice for weeknight dinners, meal prep, or special occasions. The combination of aromatic spices like cumin and paprika elevates the dish, ensuring a delightful culinary experience in every bite. Quick to prepare yet bursting with flavor, this recipe is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lamb shoulder or leg (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp coriander
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- ½ cup basmati or jasmine rice
- 2 ¼ cups water
- Pinch of salt
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup plain yogurt (Greek yogurt works well)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp vinegar (white or apple cider)
- 1 tsp sugar
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- Fresh parsley, mint, or cilantro (chopped)
- Pickled onions
- Lemon wedges
- Hot sauce
Instructions
- Marinate the lamb by mixing minced garlic, olive oil, cumin, paprika, salt, pepper, and lemon juice in a bowl. Add the lamb and let it sit for at least 15 minutes.
- Cook the rice by boiling water in a pot and adding the rice with a pinch of salt. Cover and simmer until water is absorbed (15-20 minutes).
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, brown the marinated lamb for about 10-15 minutes until tender.
- For the garlic sauce, mix mayonnaise, yogurt, minced garlic, lemon juice, vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Assemble your dish by placing cooked rice on plates, topping with lamb, drizzling with garlic sauce, and garnishing with fresh herbs.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 90mg