Fahsah (فحسة لحم) Recipe

Cooking Directions

1. 1

   Prepare the Ingredients

   Chop the onions, dice the tomatoes, and mince the garlic.

2. 2

   Sauté the Onions

   In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and sauté until they are soft and translucent.

3. 3

   Brown the Lamb

   Add the lamb shoulder to the pot and brown on all sides.

4. 4

   Add Spices and Garlic

   Stir in the minced garlic, ground cumin, ground coriander, turmeric, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.

5. 5

   Add Tomatoes and Water

   Add the diced tomatoes and water to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low.

6. 6

   Simmer the Stew

   Cover the pot and let it simmer for about 2 hours, or until the lamb is tender and easily shreds with a fork.

7. 7

   Shred the Lamb

   Once the lamb is cooked, remove it from the pot and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded lamb to the pot and mix well.

8. 8

   Serve

   Serve the Fahsah hot in a stone bowl with freshly baked bread on the side.