Jul 14 2026
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Hashwi Recipe

Inspired by Aladdin's Restaurant
Time50m
Serves4

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Garnish

Cooking Ingredients

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Sauté the Aromatics

    In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until translucent. Then, add the minced garlic and sauté for another 2 minutes until fragrant.

  2. 2

    Cook the Minced Lamb

    Add the minced lamb to the skillet with the onions and garlic. Cook until browned, stirring occasionally, about 8-10 minutes. Drain any excess fat.

  3. 3

    Season the Mixture

    Stir in the ground cinnamon, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper into the lamb mixture. Cook for an additional 2 minutes to allow the spices to bloom.

Cooking the Rice

  1. 4

    Add the Rice

    Add the rice to the skillet and stir to combine with the lamb and spices.

  2. 5

    Add Water and Cook

    Pour in the 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 20 minutes or until the rice is tender and has absorbed the water.

Final Touches

  1. 6

    Toast the Pine Nuts

    In a small pan, toast the pine nuts over medium heat until golden brown, stirring frequently, about 3-4 minutes.

  2. 7

    Serve the Hashwi

    Fluff the rice with a fork and transfer to a serving platter. Top with toasted pine nuts and chopped parsley. Serve with lemon wedges on the side.

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