TIMMAN Z'AFFARAN (IRAQI SAFFRON RICE WITH MEAT)
There are similar recipes on Zaar but this is our absolute favorite version. It is a very delicious Iraqi rice dish that can be served as a bed of rice for other dishes such as Recipe #384628 or roast lamb or as part of a buffet. DH asks for this at least once a week as a whole meal with yogurt and a fresh salad! You could add frozen peas near the end of the rice's cooking time if you like. I have also since added some tomato paste after cooking the spices into the meat mixture and cooking it a little longer then adding to the rice before cooking or separately after for another delicious variation on this dish that I tend to leave the rasins out of. Original recipe from, The Complete Middle East Cookbook by Tess Mallos.
Provided by UmmBinat
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h10m
Yield 3 cups, 5-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Wash rice until water runs clear.
- Cover with cold water and leave to soak for 30 minutes.
- Pound saffron threads, place in a small bowl (I use an Arabic coffee cup, which is perfect size for this) and add the rose water, leaving to steep until required.
- Heat half the oil or ghee in a frying pan (this part tastes better with ghee or butter), add the almonds and fry until becoming golden making sure not to burn them by watching them until done.
- Remove to a plate with a slotted spoon and reserve.
- Add onion to pan and fry gently until transparent.
- Increase heat, add meat and cook, stirring often to make meat crumbly. Fry until the juices evaporate, add baharat (Recipe #79179), 1/2 tsp salt and raisins and fry for 1 minute longer. Remove pan from heat, cover and leave aside.
- Heat remaining oil or ghee in a deep large bottomed pot and add 2 tsp of the saffron-rosewater mixture and the chicken stock. Bring to a boil.
- Drain the rice and add it to the boiling stock with salt to taste. Stir occasionally until rice returns to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low and cover pan tightly. Simmer gently until rice is done.
- Fold the meat mixture gently through the rice, cover rim of the pan with two paper towels and set lid on tightly. Leave on low heat for 5 minutes or longer if necessary. Rice should not spoil, though this depends on its quality.
- Pile rice in serving dish or platter and sprinkle with browned almonds and the rest of the saffron-rosewater. This is excellent served with Recipe #384628 or roast lamb or as part of a buffet.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 688.5, Fat 35.2, SaturatedFat 8.7, Cholesterol 44.5, Sodium 303.8, Carbohydrate 72.8, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 9.3, Protein 20.9
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Loveth Wayne
[email protected]I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of saffron, but I'm so glad I did! The saffron flavor was not overpowering at all, and it really complemented the lamb and the rice. I will definitely be making this again.
Harry Kunwor
[email protected]This dish was a bit more time-consuming to make than I expected, but it was worth it! The saffron and the lamb were incredibly flavorful, and the rice was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again for special occasions.
Ruby Ibialabilolll
[email protected]I love saffron rice, and this recipe did not disappoint! The saffron flavor was subtle but present, and the rice was cooked perfectly. I added a few extra vegetables to the dish, and it turned out even better.
Efron Kelly
[email protected]This was my first time making Timman Zaffaran, and it turned out great! The instructions in the recipe were easy to follow, and the dish was ready in no time. I served it with a side of yogurt and cucumber salad, and it was a hit with my family.
Dashna Lynch
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of lamb, but this dish was amazing! The saffron and the other spices really helped to mellow out the flavor of the lamb, and the rice was so fluffy and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again!
Samia Rob
[email protected]This dish was absolutely delicious! The flavors of the saffron and the lamb were perfectly balanced, and the rice was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.
PAROSH MANDOL
[email protected]This was my first time making Timman Zaffaran, and it turned out great! The instructions in the recipe were easy to follow, and the dish was ready in no time. I served it with a side of yogurt and cucumber salad, and it was a hit with my family.
Reagan Pixs
[email protected]I'm a huge fan of Iraqi food, and this recipe did not disappoint! The saffron rice was cooked perfectly, and the lamb was so tender and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
mountain phiri
[email protected]This dish was amazing! The saffron rice was so flavorful and fluffy, and the lamb was cooked to perfection. I served it with a side of yogurt and cucumber salad, and it was a hit with my guests.
Bee Clinton
[email protected]I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of saffron, but I'm so glad I did! The saffron flavor was not overpowering at all, and it really complemented the lamb and the rice. I will definitely be making this again.
Rubel Falguni
[email protected]This dish was a bit more time-consuming to make than I expected, but it was worth it! The saffron and the lamb were incredibly flavorful, and the rice was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again for special occasions.
Cyzakim
[email protected]I love saffron rice, and this recipe did not disappoint! The saffron flavor was subtle but present, and the rice was cooked perfectly. I added a few extra vegetables to the dish, and it turned out even better.
Anu Bamrel
[email protected]This was my first time making Timman Zaffaran, and it turned out great! The instructions in the recipe were easy to follow, and the dish was ready in no time. I served it with a side of yogurt and cucumber salad, and it was a hit with my family.
Kimberly Vides
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of lamb, but this dish was amazing! The saffron and the other spices really helped to mellow out the flavor of the lamb, and the rice was so fluffy and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again!
JJWEAR Kids
[email protected]This dish was absolutely delicious! The flavors of the saffron and the lamb were perfectly balanced, and the rice was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.