Georgian Funeral Rice

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
• 12 oz. boneless lamb leg or loin (see footnote), trimmed and cut into ½-in. chunks
• 2 tsp. kosher salt, plus more to taste
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 1½ cups short-grain rice such as Carnaroli or arborio
• 1 Tbsp. plus 1 tsp. caraway seeds, finely ground
• 1 Tbsp. freshly ground black pepper, plus more for garnish
• 1 tsp. dill seeds (optional)
• ¾ cup dry wine (red or white)
• 3¼ cups lamb, beef, or chicken stock, or water, divided
• 1 bay leaf
• 3 Tbsp. unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 1 cup coarsely grated pecorino or other hard sheep’s-milk cheese, plus more for garnish

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