Saffron Rice & Lamb Chops by @niangcook

โ‰ˆ 45 min

4 servings

๐Ÿ–

6

Lamb chops

๐Ÿง‚

1 g

Salt

โšซ

1 g

Pepper

๐ŸŒถ๏ธ

2.5 g

Smoked paprika

๐Ÿง„

3 g

Garlic powder

๐ŸŒฟ

0.5 g

Oregano

๐Ÿง…

1 medium

Onion

๐Ÿซ™

6.5

Saffron threads

๐Ÿ’ง

100 ml

Hot water

๐Ÿš

250 ml

Rice

๐Ÿ’ง

250 ml

Water

๐Ÿง…

1 small

Shallot

๐Ÿซš

15 g

Fresh ginger

๐Ÿฌ

4 g

Brown sugar

  1. Step
    • saffron threads
    • hot water

    Steep the saffron threads in 100 ml of hot water for 10 minutes.

  2. Chop
    • onion
    • fresh ginger

    Finely chop the onion, shallot, and fresh ginger.

  3. Season
    • meat chops
    • salt

    Season the 6 meat chops with salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, granulated garlic, and dried oregano.

  4. Heat
    • cooking oil

    Heat the cooking oil in a large pan over medium-high heat.

  5. Sear
    • meat chops

    Sear the seasoned meat chops for 3 to 4 minutes per side until browned.

  6. Add
    • onion
    • brown sugar

    Add the chopped onion and brown sugar to the pan with the chops.

  7. Cook
    • onion
    • brown sugar
    • meat chops

    Cook for 5 minutes, stirring until the onion softens and caramelizes.

  8. Heat
    • cooking oil

    Heat a separate saucepan with a little cooking oil over medium heat.

  9. Add
    • shallot
    • fresh ginger

    Add the shallot and ginger, then sautรฉ for 2 minutes until fragrant.

  10. Add
    • rice

    Add the rice and stir for 1 minute to coat the grains.

  11. Pour
    • saffron threads
    • hot water

    Pour in the saffron infusion and the 250 ml of water.

  12. Simmer
    • rice

    Cover the saucepan and simmer the rice for 15 minutes until tender.

  13. Rest
    • rice

    Rest the rice off the heat for 5 minutes, then fluff it with a fork.

  14. Serve
    • rice
    • meat chops
    • onion

    Serve the saffron rice topped with the caramelized spiced meat chops.

Saffron Rice & Lamb Chops by @niangcook

โ‰ˆ 45 min

4 servings

๐Ÿ–

6

Lamb chops

๐Ÿง‚

1 g

Salt

โšซ

1 g

Pepper

๐ŸŒถ๏ธ

2.5 g

Smoked paprika

๐Ÿง„

3 g

Garlic powder

๐ŸŒฟ

0.5 g

Oregano

๐Ÿง…

1 medium

Onion

๐Ÿซ™

6.5

Saffron threads

๐Ÿ’ง

100 ml

Hot water

๐Ÿš

250 ml

Rice

๐Ÿ’ง

250 ml

Water

๐Ÿง…

1 small

Shallot

๐Ÿซš

15 g

Fresh ginger

๐Ÿฌ

4 g

Brown sugar

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/14

    Steep the saffron threads in 100 ml of hot water for 10 minutes.

    ๐Ÿซ™saffron threads
    ๐Ÿ’งhot water
    ๐Ÿฅ„measuring cup
    ๐Ÿฅฃmixing bowl
  2. Step 2/14

    Finely chop the onion, shallot, and fresh ginger.

    ๐Ÿง…onion
    ๐Ÿง…shallot
    ๐Ÿซšfresh ginger
    ๐Ÿ”ชchef's knife
    ๐Ÿชตcutting board
  3. Step 3/14

    Season the 6 meat chops with salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, granulated garlic, and dried oregano.

    ๐Ÿ–meat chops
    ๐Ÿง‚salt
    โšซblack pepper
    ๐ŸŒถ๏ธsmoked paprika
    ๐Ÿง„granulated garlic
    ๐ŸŒฟdried oregano
    ๐Ÿฅฃmixing bowl
  4. Step 4/14

    Heat the cooking oil in a large pan over medium-high heat.

    ๐Ÿซ—cooking oil
    ๐Ÿฅ„wooden spoon
  5. Step 5/14

    Sear the seasoned meat chops for 3 to 4 minutes per side until browned.

    ๐Ÿ–meat chops
    ๐Ÿฅ„wooden spoon
  6. Step 6/14

    Add the chopped onion and brown sugar to the pan with the chops.

    ๐Ÿง…onion
    ๐Ÿฌbrown sugar
    ๐Ÿฅ„wooden spoon
  7. Step 7/14

    Cook for 5 minutes, stirring until the onion softens and caramelizes.

    ๐Ÿง…onion
    ๐Ÿฌbrown sugar
    ๐Ÿ–meat chops
    ๐Ÿฅ„wooden spoon
  8. Step 8/14

    Heat a separate saucepan with a little cooking oil over medium heat.

    ๐Ÿซ—cooking oil
    ๐Ÿฅ„wooden spoon
  9. Step 9/14

    Add the shallot and ginger, then sautรฉ for 2 minutes until fragrant.

    ๐Ÿง…shallot
    ๐Ÿซšfresh ginger
    ๐Ÿฅ„wooden spoon
  10. Step 10/14

    Add the rice and stir for 1 minute to coat the grains.

    ๐Ÿšrice
    ๐Ÿฅ„wooden spoon
  11. Step 11/14

    Pour in the saffron infusion and the 250 ml of water.

    ๐Ÿซ™saffron threads
    ๐Ÿ’งhot water
    ๐Ÿ’งwater
    ๐Ÿฅ„measuring cup
    ๐Ÿฅ„wooden spoon
  12. Step 12/14

    Cover the saucepan and simmer the rice for 15 minutes until tender.

    ๐Ÿšrice
  13. Step 13/14

    Rest the rice off the heat for 5 minutes, then fluff it with a fork.

    ๐Ÿšrice
    ๐Ÿดfork
  14. Step 14/14

    Serve the saffron rice topped with the caramelized spiced meat chops.

    ๐Ÿšrice
    ๐Ÿ–meat chops
    ๐Ÿง…onion

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Seasoning, Vegetables, Spices, Liquids, Grains, Sweeteners

Ingredients

Lamb chops, Salt, Pepper, Smoked paprika, Garlic powder, Oregano, Onion, Saffron threads, Hot water, Rice, Water, Shallot, Fresh ginger, Brown sugar

Notes

Salt (part of meat spice mix), Pepper (part of meat spice mix), Smoked paprika (part of meat spice mix), Garlic powder (part of meat spice mix), Oregano (part of meat spice mix), Saffron threads (6-7 strands, steeped with hot water), Hot water (for steeping the saffron), Rice (1 glass of 25cl), Water (1 glass, for cooking the rice), Fresh ginger (a piece), Brown sugar (amount not given)

Allergens

to inform

Dietetics

Calories

520 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 31g, Carbohydrates: 43g, Fat: 22g, Fiber: 2g, Sugars: 4g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Iron: 3.2mg, Potassium: 480mg, Sodium: 430mg, Zinc: 4.1mg

Vitamins

Vitamin B12: 1.6ยตg, Vitamin B6: 0.5mg, Vitamin C: 6mg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

15 minutes

Cooking

30 minutes

Overall

45 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Medium (2/4)

Steps

14 steps

Equipments

Utensils

chef's knife, cutting board, measuring cup, mixing bowl, wooden spoon, fork

Appliances

Stove

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Occasions

Lunch, Dinner, Family meal

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@niangcook

Origin

Geographic

Morocco, North Africa

Various

Aspect

Texture

Tender, Fluffy, Juicy, Caramelized

Flavors

Saffron, Smoky, Savory, Sweet, Aromatic, Spiced

Other

Price

Medium

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 120 min (Do not leave cooked meat and rice out for more than 2 hours,Keep away from direct heat), fridge : 3 days (Cool promptly before refrigerating,Store in an airtight container,Reheat until piping hot), freezer : 2 months (Freeze in airtight portions,Thaw in the refrigerator before reheating)