Rice and grains
ChefNancy Moussa
Laban Amo (Shakrya) with Rice
Shakaryah (Laban Amo) is a traditional yogurt-based dish. Try this easy shakaryah recipe; we hope you enjoy it.
Ingredients
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- Meat chunks for stewing; lamb ribs optional
- Aromatic spices for boiling the meat
- 2 kg plain yogurt
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- Salt
- A pinch of sweet spice (allspice)
- A pinch of cinnamon
Method
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- Brown the meat in ghee over the heat; once browned, cover with water and simmer with bay leaves, cinnamon sticks, cloves, and cardamom pods until tender.
- Meanwhile, whisk the yogurt with the cornstarch and place over the heat, stirring constantly until it boils; reduce the heat and gradually add the meat broth until you reach the desired thickness.
- Add salt and the spices, stir in the cooked meat, and let the mixture simmer gently over low heat until cooked through; add fried nuts as desired.
- Serve Laban Amo (Shakrya) alongside rice cooked with vermicelli.
Recipe tags
Rice and grainsInternationalGluten freeNut freeEgg free
