Title: Orez Chamutz (Lemon-Flavored Beef & Rice)
Categories: Jewish Kurdistan Israel Beef
Yield: 4 Servings

5	c	-Water
1	lb	Beef chuck, cut in 2-" pcs
2	c	Celery, cut into 1/2-" pcs
2	md	(1 cup) onions, chopped
1	ts	-Salt, or to taste
2	ts	Corn oil
2		Cloves garlic, chopped fine
3	tb	Fresh lemon juice
2	c	Raw rice, well rinsed

Here is an everyday Kurdistan preparation for family dining. The lemon juice should be used to taste & so additional juice can be served on side for anyone wants to emphasize flavor.

1. Put water, beef, celery, salt, oil, garlic, & lemon juice into large pan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover pan & cook for 1 hr, or until meat is tender. Remove beef & keep warm. 2. Put rice in same pan, bring to a boil, & reduce heat to very low. Cover pan & cook for abt 45 mins. The liquid will be absorbed by rice. Serve meat & rice separately. Serve warm.

Recipe: "Sephardic Cooking" by Copeland Mark -- 600 Recipes Created in Exotic Sephardic Kitchens from Morocco to India -- Copyright 1992 Published by Donald I. Fine, Inc., New York, N.Y. D. Pilleggi

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