Omani Shuwa (Slow-Cooked Lamb)

Name: Omani Shuwa (Slow-Cooked Lamb)
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 8 h
Total time: 8 h
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Eastern Arabian
Ingredients: 5 lbs lamb shoulder, bone-in; 10 cloves garlic, crushed; 2 tbsp ground coriander; 2 tbsp ground cumin; 2 tbsp ground black pepper; 2 tbsp ground turmeric; 2 tbsp salt; 4 cups water

Slow-Cooked Lamb, also known as Omani Shuwa, is a traditional dish from Eastern Arabian cuisine that is cooked slowly to perfection, resulting in tender and flavorful meat.

Gluten Free Dairy Free Main Course Eastern Arabian Slow Cooked Lamb Omani Shuwa Eastern Arabian Cuisine Traditional Dish

Ingredients

5 lbs lamb shoulder, bone-in
10 cloves garlic, crushed
2 tbsp ground coriander
2 tbsp ground cumin
2 tbsp ground black pepper
2 tbsp ground turmeric
2 tbsp salt
4 cups water

Instructions

Rub the lamb shoulder with crushed garlic, ground coriander, cumin, black pepper, turmeric, and salt, ensuring it is evenly coated.
Place the lamb in a large slow cooker and add water.
Cover and cook on low for 8 hours, or until the lamb is tender and falls off the bone.
Once cooked, remove the lamb from the slow cooker and shred the meat using two forks.
Serve the Slow-Cooked Lamb hot with rice or flatbread.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:: 30 minutes
Cooking time:: 8 hours
Total time:: 8 hours
Cooking method: Slow-Cooked

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories: 350 per serving
Protein: 25g
Fat: 20g
Carbohydrates: 15g

Supplies

Slow Cooker Measuring Spoons Cooking Twine

Tools

Forks Knife

Serving suggestions

Serving Suggestions: Serve with fragrant rice and a side of yogurt sauce.

Tips & tricks

Tips: For a smoky flavor, you can add a small piece of charcoal to the slow cooker before cooking and drizzle some oil over it. Cover the slow cooker immediately to trap the smoke.

Cost

$30