Kofta Bil Tahini Rice Baked

Prep time

10min

Cook time

20min

A flavorful oven-baked dish of kofta, rice, and creamy tahini sauce, prepared in just 30 minutes.

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Ingredients:

This recipe was originally designed for 2 people. Amended serving sizes for 1, 4, 6, and 8 people are intended to serve as general guidance only. Cooking times may need to be adjusted to suit your amended serving size.

  • 1 cup Sunwhite Calrose (Rinsed)

  • 1¾ cup hot broth/water + salt

  • pinch turmeric (optional)

  • 450 g minced beef/lamb

  • 1 small onion (grated)

  • 1 tsp 7-spice (or allspice) + salt/pepper

  • pinch cumin (optional)

  • ½ cup tahini

  • ½ cup warm water (to thin)

  • 1½ tbsp lemon juice

  • 1 garlic clove

  • salt

Method

  • Mix the rice with the hot broth or water, salt, and turmeric if using.

  • In another bowl, combine the minced meat with the grated onion, spices, salt, and pepper

  • Then shape the mixture into small flat patties.

  • Pour the rice and liquid into a baking dish, then arrange the kofta patties on top.

  • Mix the tahini, warm water, lemon juice, garlic, and salt until the sauce is smooth and pourable.

  • Pour the tahini sauce evenly over the rice and place the kofta on top.

  • Cook it in the oven at 200°C for 18–22 minutes, until the rice is tender and the kofta is fully cooked.

  • Let it rest for 3 minutes, then finish with lemon, parsley, and nuts if desired before serving

Calrose

Calrose 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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