Best 3 Iraqi Layered Fresh Fava Beanbroad Beans Rice Recipes
**Iraqi Layered Fresh Fava Bean** (**Broad Beans**)**Rice** is a traditional Iraqi dish made with fresh fava beans, rice, and spices. The dish is typically served with a side of yogurt or tomato sauce.
**This article provides three different recipes for Iraqi Layered Fresh Fava Bean (Broad Beans) Rice:**
* **The first recipe** is for a traditional Iraqi Layered Fresh Fava Bean (Broad Beans) Rice dish. This recipe uses fresh fava beans, rice, onions, garlic, spices, and vegetable broth.
* **The second recipe** is for a simplified version of Iraqi Layered Fresh Fava Bean (Broad Beans) Rice. This recipe uses frozen fava beans, canned tomatoes, and a pre-made spice mix.
* **The third recipe** is for a vegetarian version of Iraqi Layered Fresh Fava Bean (Broad Beans) Rice. This recipe uses vegetable broth instead of chicken broth and omits the meat.
All three recipes are easy to follow and can be made in under an hour. They are a great way to enjoy the fresh flavors of spring and are perfect for a vegetarian or vegan meal.
IRAQI LAYERED FRESH FAVA BEAN/BROAD BEANS & RICE
This is another "layered" (m'tubuq) rice dish from Iraq. It's a little work cleaning the fava beans but it can be done while watching TV. Very tasty! The recipe is a high source of protein with or without meat. I make it w/o meat (if you prefer meat, it should be lamb). Since I've never really measured, the amounts are approximate and I use a rice cooker but it's not necessary, just convenient. You can replace the fava beans with baby lima beans if fava isn't available. Fava beans are so much tastier than lima beans, though. You should be able to find them at a produce market or Middle East grocery store. I buy the fresh and double peel them, i.e. remove the large cottony outer pod then remove the shell or skin around each bean. They are also available canned and ready to cook but I still take off the little thin shell around each one.
Provided by Hudakore
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- If using a rice cooker, measure the amount of water for the rice only then add and mix all ingredients together. If using a conventional pot, mix all ingredients together and cover with water that measures about the width of a finger above the rice line. Cover, bring to a boil, lower heat and allow to steam for about 1/2 hour. You can check the rice and beans for doneness.
- Traditionally, when the rice is half cooked, it's divided in half, the mung beans and onions are laid on the bottom half and the rest of the rice is then laid on top (hence "m'tubuq" meaning "layered". Cover again and continue to steam.
- Serve with dollops of plain yogurt or date syrup (dibis).
PERSIAN RICE WITH FAVA BEANS AND DILL (BAQALA POLOW)
Frozen fava beans make easy work of this fragrant rice dish, but if you have access to fresh favas, it makes for a delicious springtime stunner.
Provided by Najmieh Batmanglij
Categories Dinner Lunch Rice Bean Spring Dill Quick & Easy Soy Free Peanut Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Tree Nut Free Vegetarian
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Wash the rice by placing it in a large container and covering it with water. Agitate gently with your hand, then pour off the water. Repeat 5 times until the water is no longer cloudy. Drain, using a fine-mesh colander, and set aside.
- If using fresh fava beans in the pod, shell and remove second skins. If using frozen favas with second skins removed, place in a colander and rinse thoroughly. Set aside.
- Heat ¼ cup (60ml) oil in a large, non-stick pot over medium-high heat until very hot. Add the cinnamon stick, leek, and garlic, and stir-fry for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the leek is wilted. Add the rice, salt, pepper, turmeric, cardamom, and rose water, and stir-fry for another 1 minute.
- Add the water, tip in the skinned fava beans and bring back to a boil, stirring gently twice with a wooden spoon, to loosen any grains that may have stuck to the bottom of the pot. Cover firmly with a lid to prevent any steam from escaping. Reduce heat to medium and cook for 12 to 15 minutes, or until all the water has been absorbed.
- Add the dill and fluff using 2 forks. Drizzle the remaining oil and the saffron-infused rose water over the rice. Cover again, reduce heat to low, and cook for another 10 minutes. Remove the pot from heat and allow to cool, still covered, for 5 minutes.
- Serve with fried eggs and Yogurt and Persian Shallot Dip or alongside roasted lamb or fish.
IRAQI MUNG BEANS AND RICE - MASH M'TUBUQ
The recipe I have is called mash m'tubuq or layered mung beans and rice in English. Mung beans are commonly known as bean sprouts in Chinese food but in this case, they're not sprouted first. I make it quite often and is a high source of protein though I make it w/o meat (meat can be used and should be lamb). This is my recipe but, since I've never really measured, the amounts are approximate and I use a rice cooker but it's not necessary, just convenient:
Provided by Hudakore
Categories Low Cholesterol
Time 40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- If using a rice cooker, measure the amount of water for the rice only. Otherwise, mix all ingredients together and cover with water that measures about the width of a finger above the rice line. Cover, bring to a boil, lower heat and allow to steam for about 1/2 hour. You can check the rice and beans for doneness.
- Traditionally, when the rice is half cooked, it's divided in half, the mung beans and onions are laid on the bottom half of the rice in the pan and the rest of the rice is then laid on top (hence "m'tubuq" meaning "layered". Cover again and continue to steam.
- When done, it can be served with plain yogurt or date syrup (dibbis). I prefer nice tart yogurt.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 334.9, Fat 7.5, SaturatedFat 1, Sodium 592.9, Carbohydrate 56.5, Fiber 5.9, Sugar 1.2, Protein 10.1
Tips:
- Soak the fava beans overnight: This will help to soften them and reduce the cooking time.
- Use a heavy-bottomed pot: This will help to prevent the rice from sticking to the bottom of the pot.
- Add the rice to the pot before the water starts to boil: This will help to prevent the rice from becoming mushy.
- Cook the rice over low heat: This will help to ensure that the rice cooks evenly.
- Fluff the rice with a fork before serving: This will help to separate the grains of rice and make it light and fluffy.
Conclusion:
Iraqi Layered Fresh Fava Bean/Broad Beans & Rice is a delicious and flavorful dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal. The combination of fava beans, rice, and spices creates a hearty and satisfying dish that is sure to please everyone at the table. With a little planning and preparation, you can easily make this dish at home. So next time you are looking for a new and exciting recipe to try, give Iraqi Layered Fresh Fava Bean/Broad Beans & Rice a try. You won't be disappointed!
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