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Yemeni Haneeth dish made of marinated lamb, served on top of rice.

Yemeni Lamb Haneeth

Fatimah
Yemeni Lamb Haneeth is a traditional, slow-cooked dish made of super tender and juicy lamb. It is usually served with rice. You really need to give this one a shot!
5 from 6 Ratings
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Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 40 minutes
Course Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine Middle Eastern, Yemeni
Servings 5 people
Calories 361 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 5 pounds lamb, shanks or bone-in shoulder
  • ¼ cup plain yogurt
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 1 teaspoon coriander powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 6 whole cloves
  • 3 dried bayleaves
  • 8 cardamom pods cracked
  • 2 dried lemon or limes (optional)
  • ¼ cup parsley
  • 10 garlic cloves
  • ½ cup green onions
  • 1 roma tomato
  • 2 teaspoons salt or more, to taste. (adjust salt when tasting the marinade before adding it to the lamb)

Instructions
 

  • Blend the tomato, garlic, green onions, and parsley all together, along with the yogurt and olive oil.
  • You can also add the spices now, aside from the whole spices. Blend until smooth.
  • Make some slits into the shanks. Add the shanks to a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
  • Pour the marinade blend all over, making sure to get it in the slits. Use your fingers to ensure so.
  • Add all the whole spices and rub them on top of the shanks.
  • Cover with aluminum foil, and bake in a preheated oven at 400 fahrenheit for 2-3 hours.
  • Check the doneness using a fork, the meat should pull apart easily.

Notes

  • It’s best to let the lamb marinate overnight before baking. I prefer doing so for the best flavor.
  • The most tender areas are the bone-in shoulder and neck cuts.
  • To thin out your marinade mixture, simply add a splash of water.
  • You could use a baking tray, cast iron pot, or a classic roasting pan. Whatever you choose, make sure to cover it well with aluminum foil if it doesn't have its own lid.

Nutrition

Calories: 361kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 41gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 130mgSodium: 1091mgPotassium: 632mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 474IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 82mgIron: 5mg
Keyword Slow-cooked Lamb, Yemeni Haneeth, Yemeni Lamb Haneeth
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