
Everyday meals
Mofa (shredded bread with meat)
Mofa is a Yemeni street dish in which flatbread is torn up and soaked in a spiced meat broth. It is served in a steaming bowl with a fiery sauce, for a simple, comforting meal.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Épices
Spices & seasoning
Optional extras
On the side
Instructions
- Brown the lamb pieces in the oil until golden, about 8 minutes.
- Add the sliced onions and garlic and let them soften for 5 minutes.
- Stir in the grated tomatoes, tomato paste and spices, then cook for 2 minutes.
- Pour in the water, cover and simmer gently for 1 hour until the meat is tender.
- Remove the meat, shred it, then return it to the broth and adjust the seasoning.
- Tear the bread into pieces in hot bowls, then pour the very hot broth over it so it soaks in.
- Add the shredded meat, some fresh coriander and chilli, and serve straight away with the zhoug sauce.
Variations and tips
Chicken version. Replace the lamb with chicken thighs and reduce the cooking time to 40 minutes.
More ideas
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Original Ecomely recipe.

Yemen
Yemen
Yemen
Yemen
Yemen
Yemen
Yemen
Yemen