Skoudehkaris (Djiboutian Spiced Rice and Meat)

Ingredients

• 2 lb goat or beef, cubed
• 3 cups basmati rice, rinsed
• 2 onions, sliced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp grated ginger
• 2 tomatoes, chopped
• 1 tbsp xawaash (Somali/Djiboutian spice blend)
• 4 cups water or stock
• 3 tbsp oil

Instructions

1. 1Heat oil in a heavy pot and brown the meat on all sides.
2. 2Add onions and cook until softened, then add garlic and ginger and cook 2 minutes.
3. 3Stir in xawaash spice blend and tomatoes and cook until the tomatoes break down.
4. 4Add water or stock, bring to a boil, cover, and simmer 30 minutes until the meat is tender.
5. 5Stir in the rinsed rice, cover, and cook on low heat 18-20 minutes until the liquid is absorbed.
6. 6Let rest 5 minutes, fluff with a fork, and serve hot.

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