Freekeh with Rice and Lamb

Rice, bulgur, and freekeh are key ingredients in Middle Eastern cuisine. They can accompany stews or be the star of the meal, especially when aromatic samna (clarified butter) is added. This beautiful dish is more complex than its simple name implies, with velvety rice and crunchy nuts complementing the toasty freekeh and heady spiced lamb shanks. It is presented at the table three ways: One dish holds a mixture of freekeh and rice, topped with ground lamb, nuts, and braised lamb pieces; an