Kapama (Traditional Balkan Lamb and Rice Dish)
Kapama is a traditional Balkan dish prepared by slowly cooking tender meat and rice with aromatic spices. It is known for its rich flavor, tender meat, and perfectly cooked rice.
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Ingredients
Recipe Steps
Preparation
Pre-cook the lamb until tender.
Finely chop the onions and sauté them in vegetable oil until softened.
Add the tomato and pepper paste and cook for a few more minutes.
Add the cooked lamb, pour in 6 cups of hot water, and simmer over low heat for 10–15 minutes.
Soak the rice in boiling salted water for 15 minutes, then drain well.
Spread the drained rice evenly in a baking dish.
Arrange the lamb pieces evenly over the rice.
Pour the cooking broth evenly over the entire dish.
Bake in a preheated 200°C (392°F) oven until most of the liquid has been absorbed
Turn off the oven and let the dish rest for a few minutes.
Sprinkle Summer Savory (Çıbrıka) over the hot dish before serving.
Mutfak İpuçları
It is not desirable for the rice to absorb all of the liquid. The rice should remain slightly moist rather than dry. After turning off the oven, let the dish rest for a few minutes before removing it from the oven.