Sami Tamimi’s recipes for lamb meatballs with spinach and chickpea stew, and red rice

Sami Tamimi’s recipes for lamb meatballs with spinach and chickpea stew, and red rice

Serve this warm and juicy meatball sabanekh with Iraqi tomato rice for a comforting meal that’s made to be shared This is the kind of meal I love for its generosity and simplicity. A comforting spinach and chickpea stew (sabanekh), scattered with tender lamb meatballs and finished with a bright squeeze of lemon. And, alongside, Iraqi red rice (timman ahmar) brings warmth, colour and a gentle sweetness from the tomato, and soaks up the rich, savoury juices of the stew. Together, they form a hearty meal made for sharing. Continue reading...