Shorba (Libyan Style Lamb Stew)

Name: Shorba (Libyan Style Lamb Stew)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 75 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Libyan Coastal & Tripolitanian
Ingredients: 1 medium onion; 1 large garlic clove; 0.5 tbsp dried red pepper flakes; 0.75 lb lamb shoulder; 2 fresh tomatoes; 1 tbsp turmeric; 1 tsp cumin; 0.5 tsp five-spice powder; 0.5 tsp cinnamon; 0.5 tsp salt; 2 cup water; 1 can garbanzo beans (15 ounce); 0.333 cup dried macaroni

A stew of lamb, chickpeas and tomatoes, seasoned with clove and turmeric and simmered on the stove. It comes to the table with good hearty whole wheat bread.

1 hr 15 min · Serves 4 · Medium

Method

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Time: Prep 15 min · Cook 60 min · 75 min total
Difficulty: medium

1
In a large saucepan, cook first three ingredients for a few minutes over high heat until onion is translucent.
2
Add lamb cubes to saucepan. Saute until the lamb is browned, then stir in next seven ingredients, up to the water.
3
Reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes then add the beans. Simmer for another 5 to 10 minutes, then add the pasta.
4
Continue simmering until the pasta is al dente (depends on your pasta choice, 5-12 minutes), and serve with a good hearty whole wheat bread.
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