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Head meat with rice

An old Egyptian winter dish: lamb head meat slow-simmered for hours until tender, served with rice and rich broth. The system explicitly endorses it.

⏱ 195 min 👥 4 servings

🛒 Ingredients

👨‍🍳 Steps

  1. 1

    Rinse the head meat well. Place in a large pot with enough water to cover.

  2. 2

    Bring to a boil for 10 minutes, then drain the water and refill with fresh water.

  3. 3

    Add salt, pepper, and cumin. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat.

  4. 4

    Slow-simmer for 2.5–3 hours until the meat is very tender.

  5. 5

    In the last 30 minutes, cook the rice in 2½ cups of the strained broth with the ghee.

  6. 6

    Serve the meat in a deep dish with the broth, and rice on the side.