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Jashi

A traditional dish of cracked wheat cooked with lamb and spices. Its creamy texture and tangy yogurt flavor make it a comforting dish of Bedouin cuisine.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Épices

Spices & seasoning

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Instructions

  1. Brown the salted lamb pieces in the oil with the sliced onions.
  2. Add the crushed garlic, turmeric and spices, then stir for 1 minute.
  3. Pour in the hot water, cover and simmer over low heat for 1 hour, until the meat is tender.
  4. Remove the lamb pieces and set them aside in a little of the broth.
  5. Add the cracked wheat to the broth, stir and cook for 20 minutes, stirring regularly.
  6. Gradually whisk in the yogurt to get a smooth, creamy texture, without letting it boil.
  7. Return the lamb pieces and gently reheat for 5 minutes.
  8. Serve hot, drizzled with the cooking juices.

Variations and tips

Vegetarian. Replace the lamb with winter vegetables simmered in vegetable broth.

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