Iraqi T’Beet - Baharat Baked Chicken and Rice

This Iraqi traditional dish is called t’beet (from the Arabic word “tabayit” which means to stay overnight). 

Ingredients:

• 7-8 pieces of chicken thighs
• 2 cups of basmati rice, washed and drained
• 1 red onion, sliced
• 3 Roma tomatoes, sliced
• 2 tablespoons of olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon of Maldon salt (flaky salt)

Red sauce ingredients:

• 1.5 teaspoons of salt
• 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper
• 2 teaspoons of Baharat spice
• 1 teaspoon of paprika
• 3 tablespoons of tomato paste
• 3 minced garlic cloves
• 1/3 cup of olive oil
• 1 tablespoon of date syrup
• 4 cups of boiling water

- Put all the ingredients in a bowl and mix it well.


Method- 

• Preheat the oven to 400F
• In an oven safe pan drizzle olive oil and flaky salt. 
• Add the tomatoes and onion in one layer.
• Pour the rice evenly around and place the chicken thighs on top.
• Pour the red sauce gently over the rice and chicken.
• Cover the pan with wet parchment paper and cover with aluminum foil on top of it.
• Bake it in a preheated oven on 400F for 1 hour.
• Remove the parchment paper and aluminum foil.
• Transfer to the broiler for 5-7 minutes to get a golden brown color.

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Ground Beef and Pea Pilaf

 EASY ONE PAN DINNER!

There is nothing that I love more than one pan meal. Simple ingredients. Big comfort.

Beef, rice & peas, that’s all you need

Ingredients:

• 5 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil 
• 1 large onion, sliced (you can use a mandolin)
• 1 tablespoon of salt (or less)
• 2 teaspoons of turmeric 
• 1 teaspoon of black pepper 
• 2 teaspoons of garlic powder 
• 2 pounds of ground beef 
• 2 cups of basmati rice, washed and drained 
• 1 package (16oz / 454g) of frozen petit peas 
• Handful of chopped parsley 
• 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard 
• 1 tablespoon of honey or date syrup 
• 4 cups of boiling water 

Method: 

1. In  a large wide pot on medium heat add the olive oil and the sliced onion. Season with salt, pepper, turmeric and garlic powder. Sauté and mix the onion with the spices for 1 minute.
2. Add the ground beef and use a wooden spoon to spread out the beef.
3. Mix it all together and cook for 4-5 minutes until the beef is browned.
4. Add the basmati rice, frozen peas, chopped parsley, Dijon mustard and honey. Mix it all well. 
5. Pour 4 cups of boiling water and stir a bit. Cover with a lid and a towel. 
6. Cook it on medium heat for 5 minutes, then on low heat for 40 minutes. 

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