Bariis Iskukaris

Brown the meat

Brown the meat chunks in the oil over medium-high heat on all sides.

Soften the onions

Add the sliced onions, garlic, xawaash, cardamom and cinnamon, and cook until the onions soften.

Simmer the meat

Add the water, cover, and simmer until the meat is tender.

Add the rice

Stir in the rinsed rice, adding a little more water if needed to just cover it.

Add raisins and cook

Scatter in the raisins, cover tightly, and cook on low heat until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.

Rest and serve

Let the rice rest off the heat before fluffing and serving.