Roasted Lamb Shoulder with Saffron Rice

Let’s be honest: this recipe takes effort, time, and patience... but the result is so worth it that it will make you forget all the hard work!

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1 piece lamb shoulder4 dry onions5 cloves garlic, minced2 tablespoons vegetable oilcardamombay leavesdried corianderblack peppersaltclovescinnamon sticksmeat spices (as desired)5 cups rice4 cups meat broth

Saffron mixture

Saffron with ground cardamom, a cinnamon stick, a tablespoon of olive oil, and salt..

How to prepare the meat

How to prepare the rice

Wash the rice and leave it in water for half an hour

Tomato sauce, also known as dakoos

Dakoos is served alongside the rice and lamb shoulder, and it can be made in more than one way.

Step 1

Place a large pot over the heat and add the two tablespoons of vegetable oil, the finely chopped onion, and the minced garlic... Sauté the onion and garlic for about five minutes, then add the lamb shoulder on top with: cardamom, bay leaves, dried coriander, black pepper, salt, cloves, cinnamon sticks, and meat spices.