Name: Yemeni Village Restaurants Lamb Akdah Recipe
Cook time: 2 h 30 min
Total time: 2 h 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Yemeni
Ingredients: 1.5 kg Lamb shoulder, boneless; 2 cups Carrots, peeled and diced; 2 cups Potatoes, peeled and diced; 2 cups Tomatoes, diced; 1 cup Onion, finely chopped; 4 cloves Garlic, minced; 2 tsp Yemeni spice mix (Baharat); 1 tsp Salt; 1 tsp Black pepper, ground; 3 tbs Olive oil; 4 cups Water

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In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and sauté until translucent. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute.

Prepare the Lamb

Add the lamb shoulder to the pot, searing it on all sides until browned. Season with salt, black pepper, and Yemeni spice mix, stirring to coat the meat evenly.

Cook the Lamb

Stir in the diced tomatoes, carrots, and potatoes. Pour in the water and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and cover the pot.

Add Vegetables and Water

Let it simmer for about 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the lamb is tender and easily shredded with a fork. Stir occasionally and add more water if necessary.

Simmer

Once the lamb is tender, remove it from the pot and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded lamb back to the pot and mix well with the vegetables and sauce.

Shred the Lamb

Serve hot with rice or flatbread, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.

Serve

Lamb shoulder, boneless

Carrots, peeled and diced

Potatoes, peeled and diced

Tomatoes, diced

Onion, finely chopped

Garlic, minced

Yemeni spice mix (Baharat)

Salt

Black pepper, ground

Olive oil

Water

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Make Lamb Akdah Recipe in just 2h 30m. عقدة غنمي - Shredded lamb meat cooked with carrot, potatoes, and sautéed in tomatoes sauce with special Yemeni spices.

Lamb Akdah Recipe

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