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Nutritional Values

🔥3200kcal
💪180gProtein
🌾140gCarbs
🥑240gFat
🌿8gFibre
⚖️1500 gServing

* Per serving · 1500 g. May vary.

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Dubai

Stuffed Camel

How to order / say it
Say it الجمل المحشي — [al-jamal al-mah-shi]
Order I'd like the Stuffed Camel, please.
Locally أريد الجمل المحشي، من فضلك.
Say locally

An elaborate dish involving whole camel stuffed with lamb and chicken.

Why try it?

Stuffed Camel represents the cultural significance of camel meat within Emirati tradition, served at significant celebrations.

How it tastes

Rich and succulent, combining the flavors of various roasted meats, enhanced by a harmony of aromatic spices.

Origin & History — first documented: 1700

A historic offering served to honor rulers and guests, its roots trace back to Bedouin tribal feasts.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥩 variable camel meat
  • 🥩 variable lamb
  • 🥩 variable chicken
  • 🌾 variable rice
  • 🧂 to taste spices mix
  • 🥜 variable nuts

Method

  1. 1 Prepare all meats by cleaning and seasoning.
  2. 2 Stuff lamb with chicken, then rice and nuts.
  3. 3 Stuff camel with layered meats and rice.
  4. 4 Roast until tender throughout.

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