Quzi (Authentic Iraqi Recipe)
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Hungry Paprikas · by Amina Al-Saigh5.0 (23)

Quzi (Authentic Iraqi Recipe)

NUTRITION · PER SERVING250M COOK
CAL 52%·PRO 100%
CARBS 107G41% OF CAL
3G FIBER9G SUGAR95G OTHER
FAT 30G26% OF CAL
6G SAT24G UNSAT

BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV

Quzi is an Iraqi celebration dish of tender lamb served over fragrant yellow rice, garnished with toasted almonds and sweet raisins. The warm spices of cinnamon and cardamom define this festive main.

mainmiddle easternbowlbeefdairy freegluten free
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Nutrition & ingredients

Ingredients

serves 6
  • 6 lamb shanks (bone-in, (or lamb shoulder cut into smaller pieces), approx. 2kg)
  • 3 cinnamon sticks
  • 6 whole cardamom pods (green)
  • 3 bay leaves
  • 8 whole cloves
  • 8 whole allspice berries (optional)
  • 8 whole black peppercorns (optional)
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 4 cups basmati rice
  • 6 cups lamb broth
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 4 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 3/4 cup slivered almonds
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup raisins (gold or brown)
  • 1/4 cup parsley (finely chopped )
PREP
10M
SODIUM
2026MG
ESTIMATE
COMPLETE

Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.