Machbous Rubyan (Rice with Shrimps)

Name: Machbous Rubyan (Rice with Shrimps)
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 70 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Gulf States Coast
Ingredients: 2 cup basmati rice; 4 tbsp ghee; 2 large chopped onions; 6 chopped garlic cloves; 1 kg shelled shrimp; 2 tsp curry powder; 2 cinnamon sticks; 2 bay leaves; 2 tsp baharat; 1 tsp ground cardamom; 4 large peeled and chopped tomatoes; 0.25 cup finely chopped fresh coriander; 2 tsp salt; 0.25 tsp ground black pepper; 1 tsp turmeric; 1.5 cup water; 0.5 cup almonds

Prawns, basmati rice and tomatoes come together in this Gulf dish, fragrant with curry powder and cinnamon and simmered on the stove.

1 hr 10 min · Serves 4 · Medium

Method

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Time: Prep 30 min · Cook 40 min · 70 min total
Difficulty: medium

1
Soak rice. Fry onion and garlic in ghee until golden brown in a large pan. Add shrimps, curry powder, cinnamon, bay leaves and cardamom.
2
Cook until the shrimps become opaque in colour. Remove half the shrimps and keep aside. To the pan add baharat, tomatoes, coriander, salt, pepper and turmeric.
3
Stir over heat for 5 minutes. Add water. Bring to a boil then simmer for 3-5 minutes. Drain rice and stir into sauce.
4
Bring it to the boil and simmer for 10 minutes. Cover tightly. Simmer over low heat for 25-30 minutes or until rice is cooked.
5
Boil almonds. Remove their shells and halve. Fry until golden brown. Serve rice on a large platter.
6
Add reserved shrimps and fried almonds to garnish.