Bigi's Qabuli Palau Lamb Shank in Reseda
Considered Afghanistan's national crown jewel dish, Bigi's Qabuli Palau features an entire tender 100% Zabiha Halal lamb shank, slow-braised for hours in a rich bone broth infused with cardamom, cinnamon, and black cumin until the meat falls off the bone at the touch of a fork. Aged long-grain sella basmati rice is parboiled in the seasoned lamb broth reduction and gently steamed (dam-pokht). Before serving, the fragrant rice is crowned with sweet golden raisins and caramelized matchstick carrots sautéed in pure ghee with crushed pistachios. Mild, regal, and extraordinarily aromatic.
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Is the lamb shank tender?
Yes, our lamb shanks are slow-simmered for several hours until meltingly tender and pull-apart soft.
What gives Qabuli Palau its distinctive flavor?
Aged sella basmati rice cooked in rich lamb reduction broth, topped with sweet glazed carrots and plump raisins.
Pairs Well With
Bigi's Kobideh Kabob Skewer
A charcoal-grilled ground beef kabob skewer served over rice or bread with fresh salad.
Bigi's Chicken Tikka Kabob Plate
Chunks of marinated chicken breast bathed overnight in yogurt, ginger, garlic, and proprietary Afghan spices, charcoal-grilled to caramelized perfection.
Bigi's Firni
Silky chilled Afghan milk pudding set with ground rice, perfumed with rosewater, green cardamom, and crushed pistachios.
