Daoud Basha with Vermicelli Rice

Prep time

15min

Cook time

60min

Daoud Basha is a traditional thick Middle-Eastern meatball stew served over a bed of rice and vermicelli.

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Ingredients:

  • 1 kg Minced Meat (Lamb Or Beef)

  • 2 tbsp Tomato Sauce

  • 1 tbsp Salt

  • ½ tsp Black Pepper

  • ½ tsp Red Pepper

  • 1 tsp Sweet Pepper Seasoning

  • ¼ tsp Cinnamon

  • ½ kg Onion (cut into thin slices)

  • 1 Lemon Zest

  • ½ cup Pine Nuts

  • Vegetable Oil (for frying meatballs and onions)

  • ½ kg Tomato Sauce

  • 2 cup Medium-Grain Rice

  • 4 tbsp Oil

  • ½ cup Vermicelli

  • 1 tsp Salt

  • 3½ cup Water

Method

  • Mix the meat with pine nuts, salt, pepper, sweet pepper and red pepper.

  • Shape the meat into small balls the size of cherries.

  • Cut the onion into thin slices.

  • Heat the oil and fry the onions until they are soaked, then remove from the pan, and keep the frying oil.

  • Fry the meatballs in the same pan until brown, then add the onion wings and lemon zest.

  • Add the tomato sauce and cook the mixture over a medium heat for 15 to 20 minutes. Turn off the heat and leave the pot aside. Serve medium grain rice with the Daoud Basha.

Medium Grain

White medium grain rice is a round, tender and succulent grain, allowing it to lock in moisture when it is cooked. This rice is often used in dishes that require a bit more creaminess, like paella or risotto. It is also ideal in your favourite Middle Eastern, Korean and Spanish dishes.

Characteristics

Medium

Medium

Tender

Tender

Soft

Soft

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