Ingredients
- 11/2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1 lb ground lamb
- 2 garlic clove, minced
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground cardamom
- 1/4 tsp ground allspice
- 11/2 cup jasmine rice
- 1 can 15 ounce chickpeas, drained
- kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1 cup turkey stock, or low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup water
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup pine nut
Directions
In a large saucepan, melt the butter. Add the onion and cook over moderate heat until softened, about 4 minutes. Add the lamb, garlic, cinnamon, cardamom and allspice and cook, stirring, until the lamb is no longer pink and the liquid has evaporated, about 4 minutes. Add the rice and chickpeas along with 2 teaspoons of salt and a pinch of pepper and cook, stirring, until evenly coated. Add the stock and water and bring to a boil. Cover and cook over low heat until the rice is tender, about 20 minutes. Remove from the heat, cover and let stand for 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, heat the oil in a small skillet. Add the pine nuts and cook over moderate heat, stirring constantly, until browned, about 4 minutes. Transfer the pine nuts to a plate and season with salt.
Fluff the rice and transfer it to a bowl. Sprinkle the toasted pine nuts over the dressing and serve.