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Nutritional Values
580kcal
38gProtein
22gCarbs
38gFat
2gFibre
350 gServing
* Per serving · 350 g. May vary.
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Zarb
How to order / say it
Say it
زرب — [ZARR-b]
Order
I'd like to try Zarb, please.
Locally
أود تجربة الزرب من فضلك.
Say locally
A traditional Bedouin dish cooked underground with meat, vegetables, and spices.
Why try it?
Zarb is an ancient Bedouin dish that represents the ingenuity of desert cooking, a must-try for its cultural richness and culinary heritage.
How it tastes
The meat is tender with a smoky flavor from the pit, paired with the earthiness of slow-cooked vegetables and aromatic spices.
Origin & History — first documented: 1850
Originating in the mid-19th century, Zarb was developed by Bedouins using underground 'taboons' to cook food evenly amidst the harsh desert climate.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🥩 500 g lamb
- 🥕 200 g carrots
- 🥕 200 g potatoes
- 🧄 100 g onions
- 🧄 50 g garlic
- 🧂 2 tsp cumin
Method
- 1 Marinate the lamb with spices.
- 2 Layer the meat and vegetables in a cooking tray.
- 3 Cook underground using a hot sand pit for several hours.
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