Ottoman Lamb with Saffron and Rosewater Rice Pilaf

Slow-cooked lamb rump and meatballs with figs, prunes, and almonds, served alongside aromatic saffron and rosewater rice pilaf.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1212.6 kcals 4850.5 kcals
Carbohydrates 103.1 grams 412.3 grams
Fat 70.5 grams 282.1 grams
Protein 48.9 grams 195.4 grams
Cook Time
85 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
Dairy
40
g
Butter
For the rice
Fruits
200
g
Figs
Dried
200
g
Prunes
Stones removed
300
g
Apple
Cored and thinly sliced
GrainsCereals
200
g
Basmati Rice
Washed and drained
Liquids
200
ml
Water
Warm
200
ml
Meat
500
g
Lamb Rump
Cut into 2cm thin strips
150
g
Lamb
Lean minced
NutsSeeds
0.5
tsp
Cumin
Ground
3
tbsp
Oregano
Freshly chopped
4
sprig
Oregano
For garnish
150
g
Almonds
Whole blanched, for the lamb
1
pinch
Salt
To taste
1
pinch
Black Pepper
Freshly ground, to taste
200
g
Almonds
Whole blanched, for the rice
2
g
Saffron
Soaked in rosewater
Other
30
g
Honey
For the lamb
20
ml
Rosewater
For the lamb
20
ml
Rosewater
For soaking saffron
30
g
Honey
For the rice

Steps

  • Mix honey, pomegranate molasses, and 200ml warm water in a bowl.
  • Dry fry the lamb rump strips in a pan over medium heat.
  • Add the honey mixture to the pan and simmer until the meat is soft, about 45 to 60 minutes.
  • Combine minced lamb, cumin, and chopped oregano, then shape into hazelnut-sized meatballs.
  • Add meatballs, figs, prunes, and 150g almonds to the pan and simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Stir in the sliced apple and 20ml rosewater.
  • Melt butter in a separate pan, stir in the rice, and cook for one minute.
  • Add remaining rice ingredients and simmer until the liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.
  • Serve the lamb alongside the rice and garnish with oregano sprigs.