Marak Temani (Yemenite Beef Soup)

Name: Marak Temani (Yemenite Beef Soup)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 150 min
Total time: 160 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Yemeni Highlands & Hadhrami
Ingredients: 2 beef bones with marrow; 2 onions; 1 tbsp cilantro; 10 cup water; 1 lb beef stew; 2 tsp hawaij; 2 tsp salt; fresh ground pepper; 2 medium russet potatoes; 2 carrots

A soup of beef, hawaij and russet potatoes, simmered on the stove.

2 hr 40 min · Serves 8 · Medium

Method

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Time: Prep 10 min · Cook 150 min · 160 min total
Difficulty: medium

1
Combine the bones, onions, cilantro and water in a soup pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, for 1 hour. Skim any foam off the surface as it develops.
60 min
2
Add the beef, hawaij, salt and pepper, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the meat is nearly tender, about 1 hour. Skim any foam off the surface as it develops.
60 min
3
Add the potatoes and carrots and continue cooking until the potatoes are soft and the meat is fully tender, about 30 minutes. Remove the bones before serving. Serve accompanied with slices of pita bread.
30 min