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Nutritional Values

🔥580kcal
💪38gProtein
🌾22gCarbs
🥑38gFat
🌿2gFibre
⚖️350 gServing

* Per serving · 350 g. May vary.

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Camel Meat Stew

How to order / say it
Say it مارسي تحضر الجمل — [mar-see tah-dher al-jamal]
Order I'd like the camel meat stew, please.
Locally أريد مرسي تحضر الجمل، من فضلك.
Say locally

A hearty stew made with camel meat and traditional spices.

Why try it?

Camel Meat Stew showcases the resourcefulness and adaptation of Bedouin cuisine, a staple for special occasions.

How it tastes

The stew has a rich, gamey flavor with tender pieces of camel meat, enhanced by spices and slow cooking.

Origin & History — first documented: 1820

Originated in the Arabian Peninsula, camel stews have been vital to nomadic tribes since the early 19th century, providing sustenance in harsh climates.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥩 500 g camel meat
  • 🥕 50 g tomato paste
  • 🧄 100 g onions
  • 🥕 500 ml water
  • 🧂 1 tsp cumin
  • 🧂 1 tsp coriander
  • 🧄 3 cloves garlic
  • 🫒 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 🧂 to taste salt
  • 🧂 to taste black pepper

Method

  1. 1 Chop the onions and garlic, and sauté in olive oil until translucent.
  2. 2 Add the camel meat and brown all sides. Season with salt, pepper, cumin, and coriander.
  3. 3 Stir in tomato paste and water, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer.
  4. 4 Cover and cook until the meat is tender, about 1.5 to 2 hours. Serve with rice.

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