Ouzi

Method

1. 1 Simmer the lamb for 60 minutes, then dice it and reserve the broth.
2. 2 Cook rice in lamb broth, then mix in meat, peas, and baharat.
3. 3 Roast pine nuts and almonds in ghee, then mix them into the rice.
4. 4 Place a thin rice paper sheet in a bowl, scoop rice onto it, and fold the sheet over to cover the rice, forming a package.
5. 5 The package must be tightly sealed and pressed firmly so that when inverted onto a plate, the rice retains its bowl-like shape.
6. 6 Steam the package for 20 minutes, then invert it onto a plate and serve with diluted yogurt.

With an appliance

• Pressure cooker 1 hr 40 min

  Replace step 1: high-pressure simmering of the lamb for 25 minutes, then release the pressure; the wrapped portion is still steamed in a regular pot.