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Labaniyeh لبنية Rice with Yogurt

Palestine in a Dish recipe - Middle Eastern

Ingredients

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½ cup of rice
½ cup of water for the rice
¾ cup of yogurt
¼ cup of water to add with yogurt (more water can be added depending on how thick the yogurt is)
1-2 cloves garlic crushed
1 tablespoon of olive oil
salt

1
Soak rice in water for 10 minutes
2
Cover rice with regular water and once it starts boiling, cover the lid and turn the heat on low. Let it cook until rice is fully softened.
3
Mix yogurt with water and some salt then add over the rice.
4
Soak peas with hot water while rice is cooking. Then add them over rice and yogurt
5
Mix everything all together and let it cook for few minutes on low heat. Turn off once it starts boiling.
6
In a separate skillet saute garlic with oil until it’s golden brown then add over rice/yogurt mix. Stir all well and everything should be ready by now.