Halal Cart Lamb Over Spicy Rice
Ingredients
- 1 pound thinly sliced lamb
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 tablespoon allspice
- 1 teaspoon each of coriander garlic powder, paprika, cumin, salt, sumac
- 1/4 teaspoon each of black pepper turmeric
For the white sauce:
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/3 cup sour cream or plain yogurt
- 5 to 6 garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon white sugar
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
For the spicy rice:
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 2 cups jasmine or basmati rice rinsed
- 3 cups chicken broth
- Spices: chili powder salt, cumin, coriander, garam masala, paprika, cayenne powder or red chili flakes, black pepper, oregano, onion powder, turmeric
For assembly:
- Shredded lettuce
- Diced tomatoes
- Barbecue sauce optional
- Hot sauce/sriracha
- Pita bread
Instructions
- Make the white sauce by blending mayo, sour cream or yogurt, garlic, sugar, lemon juice, and black pepper until smooth.
- For the spicy rice, soak rice for 30 minutes, then rinse. Sauté garlic and tomato paste, add rice and spices, then simmer in chicken broth until cooked.
- Marinate lamb with olive oil and spices, then cook in a skillet until browned.
- Assemble bowls with rice, lettuce, tomatoes, lamb, and pita. Drizzle with white sauce, hot sauce, and optionally barbecue sauce.