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Bariis hilib (rice with meat)

Bariis hilib is rice cooked with lamb or beef, tomato and cumin, the sauce soaking into every grain. It's the great dish of festive meals and family gatherings in Somalia.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Épices

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Instructions

  1. Brown the meat in the oil over high heat in a large casserole, then remove it.
  2. Cook the sliced onions until deep brown, about 12 minutes, then add the crushed garlic.
  3. Stir in the grated tomatoes, the tomato paste and the spices, and cook for 5 minutes.
  4. Return the meat, cover with water and simmer covered for 60 minutes until very tender.
  5. Add the rinsed rice with twice its volume of cooking broth and adjust the salt.
  6. Cover and cook over very low heat for 20 minutes, then let it rest for 5 minutes and serve with the coriander.

Variations and tips

Beef version. Replace the lamb with braising beef, extending the cooking by 15 minutes if needed.

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