Maella

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Ingredients

Directions

  1. 1

    Break the Jameed into small pieces using a meat tenderizer.

  2. 2

    Soak the pieces in hot water overnight.

  3. 3

    Blend the softened Jameed and strain to remove lumps.

  4. 4

    Pour the smooth Jameed into a large pot.

  5. 5

    Add lamb to the cold Jameed mixture.

  6. 6

    Turn on the heat, bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.

  7. 7

    Cook for 3-4 hours until the meat is fork-tender, adding hot water as needed to maintain liquid level without diluting.

  8. 8

    Rinse the rice well and cook with salt and a pinch of turmeric (optional).

  9. 9

    Lay Shrak bread on a serving plate.

  10. 10

    Pour some Jameed over the bread to soak it.

  11. 11

    Add rice on top, followed by the lamb pieces.

  12. 12

    Serve extra Jameed in a bowl on the side.

  13. 13

    Optional: Garnish with parsley (though not necessary for traditional flavor).