Bariis Iskukaris (Somali Spiced Rice)

Ingredients

• 3 cups basmati rice, rinsed
• 1 1/2 lb goat or beef, cubed
• 2 onions, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp xawaash spice blend
• 2 cardamom pods
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 4 cups water or stock
• 1/4 cup raisins
• 3 tbsp oil

Instructions

1. 1Heat oil in a heavy pot and brown the meat on all sides.
2. 2Add onions and garlic and cook until softened.
3. 3Stir in xawaash, cardamom, and cinnamon and cook 2 minutes until fragrant.
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 and raisins, 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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