Emirates Food Channel
Prawn machbous
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Ingredients
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Instructions
- Prepare the signature machbous spice mix by combining all the powdered spices: coriander seeds, allspice, white pepper, red chilli, cumin, loomi, cinnamon, cardamom, nutmeg and turmeric.
- Set aside 50 g of the spice mix for the recipe and pack the rest in an airtight container for future use.
- Marinate the prawns in machbous spice mix, salt and oil for 30 minutes.
- Wash and rinse the rice three times.
- Soak the rice for 45 minutes and strain.
- Heat the oil in a large cooking pot, add garlic, onion and sauté.
- Crush the dried whole loomi and add to the garlic-onion mix.
- Sauté until onions are soft and translucent.
- Add butter and prawns and stir thoroughly.
- Stir in the tomato paste and cook for a minute.
- Add the chopped coriander, diced tomatoes and salt.
- Add the washed rice and the rest of the spices and stir.
- Add hot water and bring to boil.
- Cover the pot and simmer over low heat for 15-20 minutes until the rice is cooked.
- Serve with a garnish of fresh coriander.