Timman Z'affaran

Name: Timman Z'affaran
Prep time: PT30 minutes
Cook time: PT1 hour
Total time: PT1 hour 30 minutes
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Iraq
Ingredients: 2 cups Basmati rice; 1 tsp Saffron threads; 2 tbsp Rose water; 4 tbsp Vegetable oil or ghee; 300 g Ground lamb or beef; 1 medium Onion (finely chopped); 2 cloves Garlic (minced); 1 tsp Baharat spice blend; 0.5 tsp Ground cinnamon; 0.5 tsp Ground allspice; 1.5 tsp Salt (or to taste); 0.5 tsp Black pepper (or to taste); 0.25 cup Raisins (optional); 3 cups Chicken or beef stock; 0.25 cup Slivered almonds (toasted, for garnish)

Iraqi Saffron Rice with Meat

Timman Z'affaran is a fragrant and visually stunning Iraqi saffron rice dish, often prepared with a savory meat mixture. The rice is infused with the delicate aroma and golden hue of saffron, making it a celebratory centerpiece.

준비 시간30 minutes

조리 시간1 hour

총 시간1 hour 30 minutes

1회 제공량6

난이도Medium

원본· Feb 8

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👨‍🍳 조리법

1
Rinse the basmati rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Soak in cold water for 30 minutes, then drain well.
2
In a small bowl, crush the saffron threads and mix with rose water. Let it steep for at least 15 minutes.
3
Heat 2 tbsp of oil or ghee in a frying pan over medium heat. Add the slivered almonds and toast until golden brown. Remove and set aside for garnish.
4
In the same pan, add the remaining 2 tbsp of oil. Add the chopped onion and sauté until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the ground meat and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and the juices have evaporated.
5
Stir in the minced garlic, baharat, cinnamon, allspice, 1 tsp salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in the raisins, if using, and cook for another minute.
6
In a separate pot, heat 1 tbsp of oil or ghee over medium-high heat. Add the drained rice and sauté for 1-2 minutes until lightly toasted and translucent.
7
Pour in the chicken or beef stock and bring to a boil. Stir in the saffron-rose water mixture and the remaining 0.5 tsp salt. Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover tightly, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and the liquid is absorbed.
8
Gently fold the meat mixture into the cooked rice. Cover and let it steam for 5-10 minutes off the heat.
9
Serve the rice on a platter, topped with the meat mixture and garnished with toasted slivered almonds.

요리 기록 추적

💡 전문가 팁

✓Ensure the rice is thoroughly drained after soaking to prevent mushy rice.
✓Don't skip toasting the almonds; it adds a crucial nutty flavor and texture.
✓The quality of saffron significantly impacts the color and aroma of the dish.

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For a vegetarian version, omit the meat and add more toasted nuts and raisins, or sautéed vegetables like peas and carrots.
Some recipes include cardamom pods or bay leaves in the rice cooking liquid for added aroma.