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Maraq
Yemen
Yemeni hospitality begins with maraq. Guests are served small cups while the main dishes are prepared.
Yemeni clear lamb broth — a delicate, golden soup simmered with whole spices and drunk from small cups as a starter before the main meal.
Prep
10 mins
Cook
90 mins
Difficulty
Easy
Calories
415 kcal
Serves
6
Calories are an estimate based on ingredients used
Ingredients
600glamb bones and meat
1onion, halved
3tomatoes
1 tsphawaij
1 tspturmeric
2limes, halved
corianderto garnish
Method
1
Cover lamb with cold water. Bring to boil. Skim very thoroughly.
2
Add onion, tomatoes, hawaij and turmeric. Simmer 1.5 hours.
3
Strain. Squeeze lime into broth. Garnish with coriander.
4
Serve in cups before the main meal.
Chef's Tip
Skim obsessively in the first 30 minutes — clarity is what maraq is about.
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