Middle Eastern skewers with almond rice recipe

The Lebanese Recipes kitchen (the home of Tasty Middle Eastern food recipes) invites you to try delicious Middle Eastern skewers with almond rice. Enjoy Middle Eastern cooking and learn how to make Middle Eastern skewers with almond rice.

Preparation Time 10 minutes
Cooking Time 25 minutes
Ingredients (serves 4)

1 1/3 cups (265g) long grain rice
1/2 cup (70g) slivered almonds
500g lean beef stir-fry strips
1 tbs Middle Eastern spice mix
Olive oil spray
1/3 cup chopped fresh coriander
Prepared tzatziki, to serve
Dressed salad leaves, to serve

Method

1. Cook rice following packet instructions for absorption method. Place almonds in a small non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Dry fry for 5-6 mins, stirring, until golden. Set aside.
2. Meanwhile, toss beef strips in spice mix. Thread onto 12 skewers (if using wooden skewers, soak in cold water for 15 mins).
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4. Preheat a barbeque or chargrill on medium-high. Add skewers and cook for 1-2 mins each side or until just cooked. Transfer to a plate. Set aside for 5 mins to rest.
5. Stir almonds and coriander into rice. Serve rice with skewers, tzatziki and salad leaves.