Lamb: Lamb Dishes: Lamb Pilaf

Lamb, sweet potato and spinach with fluffy white rice.

Author: Family Health Network
Date: February 07, 2001

Serves: 4 person(s)

Preparation Time: 15 mins
Cooking Time: 30 mins

Ingredients:

14 oz lean lamb strips
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 tsp ground coriander
2 tsp ground cumin
2 chicken stock cubes
2 1/2 cup water
5 oz spinach leaves, chopped roughly
14 oz sweet potato, peeled, cut into small cubes
1 1/2 cup white rice, uncooked (10 oz)

Directions:

Lightly spray a large pan with oil spray. Stirfry the lamb until just cooked; set aside on a plate.

Over medium heat, gently cook onion until soft and golden brown (about 5 minutes). Add spices, stirring for 30 seconds. Add the rice; stir through thoroughly. Add the potato, spinach, stock and water until well combined. Cover and bring to the boil.

Reduce heat to low; cook for approx. 12 minutes until liquid is absorbed. Turn off heat and stand for 5 minutes or until the rice is tender.

Return the meat to pan; toss through mixture and fluff up rice.

Serve immediately.