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Roz b'Khalta (Spiced Meat Rice)

40 min
810 kcal
4 servings

By eatmundo · August 4, 2026

Roz b'Khalta (Spiced Meat Rice)🇪🇬

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A fragrant, hearty rice dish featuring spiced ground beef and aromatics, served as a comforting one-pot meal.

According to eatmundo's ingredient comparison, the closest dish to Roz b'Khalta from another cuisine is Chiles Rellenos de Picadillo (Mexico): the two share 50% of their ingredients.

Ingredients

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How to Make It

  • 1

    Rinse 2 cups of short grain rice until the water runs clear and drain well.

  • 2

    Melt 1 tbsp ghee in a wide pot over medium heat. Toast 50 g blanched almonds, stirring, for 3 minutes until golden. Add 30 g pine nuts and toast for 1 minute more. Add 40 g raisins and stir for 30 seconds until plump. Lift everything out with a slotted spoon and set aside for the topping.

  • 3

    Add the remaining 2 tbsp ghee to the same pot and sauté 1 finely diced onion until soft. Add 300 g minced beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a wooden spoon.

  • 4

    Stir in 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp mixed spices and 1 tsp salt until the aroma releases.

  • 5

    Pour in 720 ml beef broth and bring to a boil.

  • 6

    Stir in the rinsed rice and return to a boil.

  • 7

    Lower the heat to the minimum, cover, and cook for 20 minutes until the rice is tender and fluffy.

  • 8

    Let it rest off the heat for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork. Serve topped with the toasted almonds, pine nuts and raisins.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Roz b'Khalta?

Roz b'Khalta is an Egyptian rice dish of short-grain rice cooked in broth with minced beef, onions, garlic, ghee and a blend of spices, then topped with the khalta: toasted almonds, pine nuts and raisins. It is typically served as a substantial main course for lunch or dinner.

Can I use long grain rice?

You can, but short grain rice is more traditional for its texture in this specific dish.

What spices are in 'mixed spices'?

Egyptian 'baharat' usually contains black pepper, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg.

Is it dry?

No, cooking the rice in beef broth with ghee keeps it moist and flavorful without needing extra sauce.

What sides go well with this?

A crisp cucumber-yogurt salad is the perfect cooling balance for this spiced rice.

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