Middle Eastern

Quzi

A sumptuous dish of slow-cooked lamb with rice, perfumed with black lime and cardamom, garnished with nuts and raisins.

Hard4 hours

Where it comes from

Quzi is a festive Iraqi dish, commonly served at celebrations and gatherings, embodying the rich Middle Eastern tradition of communal feasting.

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What goes into it

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How it's made

  1. 1

    Season lamb with cinnamon, cardamom, and black lime.

  2. 2

    Sauté onions in olive oil and add the lamb to brown.

  3. 3

    Simmer with water, bay leaves, and spices until tender.

  4. 4

    Cook rice separately and mix with the lamb broth.

  5. 5

    Serve rice with lamb pieces, topped with toasted nuts and raisins.

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