Egyptian Rice with Spices and Nuts

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1. 1Step 1: Measure all of your ingredients out before starting cooking so that they are ready to use.
2. 2Step 2: Place the almonds in boiling water to blanche for 10 minutes. Peel off the skins and place to one side.
3. 3Step 3: Put a pot on the stovetop on a medium high heat and add in the ghee.
4. 4Step 4: Once hot, add in the onion and cook til softened. Do not brown it.
5. 5Step 5: Add in the spices and stir for 30 seconds.
6. 6Step 6: Crumble in the stock cube.
7. 7Step 7: Add in the rice, stir to combine.
8. 8Step 8: Pour in the lamb drippings, stir to combine.
9. 9Step 9: Add in the water and stir to combine. Bring to a boil, then place on the lid and turn the heat down to a very low boil. Cook for 10 minutes.
10. 10Step 10: Carefully taste and add salt to your liking (we used about a tablespoon, but add slowly).
11. 11Step 11: Check the water level, and add more water if needed. Continue to cook until the rice is done.
12. 12Step 12: Heat about 1/4 cup of oil in a small pan. Once hot, add the almonds and fry for a couple of minutes til light brown. Drain.
13. 13Step 13: Serve the rice with the fried almonds served on top.