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Lamb with freekeh

A traditional Egyptian-Levantine main: tender lamb pieces with fluffy freekeh in ghee-rich broth.

⏱ 90 min 👥 4 servings

🛒 Ingredients

👨‍🍳 Steps

  1. 1

    Place the lamb in a pot, cover with water, add salt, cumin, and pepper.

  2. 2

    Simmer for 60 minutes until tender. Reserve the broth.

  3. 3

    Rinse the freekeh thoroughly, soak for 10 minutes, then drain.

  4. 4

    Melt ghee in a pot, add freekeh and stir for 2 minutes, then pour in 4 cups of lamb broth.

  5. 5

    Cover and simmer for 25 minutes until the freekeh is cooked through.

  6. 6

    Serve the freekeh topped with the lamb and extra broth on the side.