dinner · dairy-free
Saltah
Yemen's national dish: a bubbling stew topped with whipped fenugreek froth (hulba), served sizzling in a stone pot with flatbread.
- Time
- 90min
- Steps
- 5
Ingredients
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Method
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1
Make lamb broth: simmer the lamb with onion, turmeric, cumin and salt until tender, keep the broth and shred the meat.
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2
Cook onion, tomato and garlic, add potato, hawaij and broth; simmer until thick.
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3
Whip soaked fenugreek with ice water and lemon until white and foamy.
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4
Heat a stone pot until very hot, add stew and meat.
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5
Spoon hulba on top and serve bubbling with flatbread for scooping.
