Lebanese Hashweh - Spiced Rice with Minced Lamb and Nuts

Lebanese Hashweh - Spiced Rice with Minced Lamb and Nuts

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Lebanese Hashweh is a recipe in which fluffy rice is cooked with warmly spiced minced lamb, toasted nuts, and sometimes sweet hints of cinnamon and allspice. It’s rich without being heavy, fragrant without being overpowering, and incredibly versatile.

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Prep Time 40

Cook Time 45

Total Time 1 25

Course Dinner, Lunch, Side

Cuisine Lebanese, Middle Eastern

Servings

Calories 551 kcal

Ingredients

3 tablespoon Oil or Ghee
1 Onion Diced
2 - 4 cloves Garlic crushed
1 tablespoon Baharat Spice Mix or All Spice or a bit of both
1 heaped tsp Cumin Powder
¼ teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
1 ½ teaspoon Smoked Paprika
1 teaspoon Onion Powder
2 teaspoon Salt
¼ teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
2 cups Rice Soaked for 30 minutes
4 cups Chicken Stock or Water
1 tablespoon Butter
3 tablespoon Pine Nuts

Instructions

Step 1 - Build the Base
Heat oil in a pot. Once hot, add Onions and cook until soft and golden brown. About 10 minutes. Add garlic and cook briefly.
Step 2 - Brown the Meat
Add minced lamb or beef and break it using a wooden spoon. Cook on medium high until browned. This will take about 7-10 minutes.
Step 3 - Bloom the Spices
Stir in all the spices, salt, and pepper. Cook until fragrant. About 2-3 minutes.
Step 4 - Cook the Rice
Add rice and stir to coat in the mixture. Pour in stock and bring to a boil. Cover and cook on low heat for 15–20 minutes until rice is tender. Leave the pot covered for 10 minutes.
Step 5 - Fluff the Rice
Stir in butter and fluff the rice gently.
Step 6 - Toast the Pine Nuts and Serve
Toast pine nuts in a pan until golden.
Serve topped with toasted pine nuts.

Notes

Tips and Tricks

Rinse the rice beforehand for the best fluffy texture.
Keep the heat low while cooking so the rice steams evenly.
Don’t stir too much once the rice is cooking—this helps keep it light.
Use good-quality stock for maximum flavour.

What to Serve with Hashweh

Plain yogurt or garlic yoghurt
Fresh cucumber and tomato salad or with salad such as Fattoush or Tabbouleh.
Roast chicken or grilled meats
Stuffed vegetables

It’s just as good on its own as it is alongside other dishes.

Storage

Fridge: Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Freezer: Freeze for up to 1 month.

Reheat gently with a splash of water or stock to loosen the rice.

Nutrition

Calories: 551kcalCarbohydrates: 84gProtein: 9gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 1211mgPotassium: 234mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 471IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 47mgIron: 2mg

Keyword Hashweh, Lebanese mince, Lebanese rice, mince and rice

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