OUZI RECIPE
OUZI RECIPE (LC14231 ) : This recipe is of a lamb & rice pie where the lamb rice is wrapped in filo pastry.


Recipe Recommendations
Ingredient
Cucumber
50 Grams
Grated
Yogurt
250 Grams
Dry mint leaves
3 Grams
Salt
to taste
White pepper ground
to taste
Basmati Rice
500 Grams
Washed & Drained
Onions
150 Grams
Finely chopped
Garlic
50 Grams
Finely chopped
Ghee
200 Grams
Lamb Cubes
1 Kilograms
Chopped
White pepper ground
13 Grams
Cardamom Powder
3 Number
Crushed
Arabic spices
15 Grams
Almonds
As required
Roasted
Pine nuts
As required
Roasted
Water
1000 Milliliter
Bay leaves
3 Number
Green peas
100 Grams
Filo pastry
10 Sheet
How to make ouzi recipe?
1. The ingredients quantity can be set as per your serving requirements. We recommend you set before you start cooking.
2. Grate the cucumber for the dip & keep it aside.
3. To prepare the dip, take a small bowl combine together grated cucumber, yogurt and salt, dry mint leaves & white pepper powder. Mix them well.
4. Wash the rice in the running water 2 - 3 times then drain the water & keep it aside.
5. Finely chop the onions & garlic.
6. To prepare the ouzi, take a heavy bottomed pan & heat the ghee on medium flame. Add the lamb cubes.
7. Add white pepper powder & sauté for 20 minutes or til the lamb turns to golden brown color.
8. Now add onion, garlic, cardamom, arabic spices & salt. Mix well.
9. Add water & bay leaves. Cover & bring the lamb mixture to boil for 10 minutes or until the lamb is tender.
10. Add washed rice & mix well. Cover & cook for about 2-3 mins. or till you get a nice aroma.
11. Open the lid & add water. Cook for 10 minutes or till the rice absorbs the water completely.
12. Add the green peas then reduce the heat to minimum and cook for 10 more minutes. Now the lamb rice is ready.
13. To make the pie, arrange the filo pastry on a flat surface. Brush each pastry with ghee & add another sheet on it, so total sheets will be 3.
14. To shape the pie, take a small bowl & place the filo pastry sheet on it. Gently press down & fill the lamb rice mixture into it.
15. Add Almond & pine seeds. Close the edges of the pastry sheets tightly. Arrange the pastry on the baking tray.
16. Brush pie with ghee.
17. Pre-heat the oven at 200°C / 392°F.
18. Bake for 10 minutes or until the pastry turns golden brown.
19. Serve hot with cucumber dip.
Equipment
Baking Tray
Bowl - Small
Cooking Pot - Kadai
Knife
Mixing bowl - glass
Oven
Cuisines
Middle Eastern Recipes