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...