Iraqi Mesopotamian
Quzi (Qoozi)
Iraq's great celebration platter: a whole slow-roasted lamb (or large cuts) laid over spiced rice studded with almonds, raisins, and fried onion — carried to the table whole for weddings and Eid.
6 hr · Serves 10 · Takes some skill
10
Ingredients
Meat
Spice
Rice
Garnish
Base
Method
Start cooking mode- Prep 60 min · Cook 300 min · 360 min total
- hard
- 1
Spice-rub the lamb heavily and slow-roast (or steam then roast) for hours until falling off the bone.
- 2
Cook the rice in spiced stock with ghee until fluffy and fragrant.
- 3
Mound the rice on a great platter, lay the lamb over it, and shower with fried nuts, raisins, and onion.
Notes and swaps
- Not assessed yet. Check each ingredient if you have an allergy.
