Middle Eastern

Tashreeb

A rich stew of lamb and chickpeas, infused with the earthy tang of black lime and warm spices, poured over torn pieces of pita.

Medium2 hours

Where it comes from

Tashreeb hails from the abundant culinary traditions of Iraq, where layers of bread have long been used to soak up flavorful stews, a practice dating back to the Abbasid period.

On the Palate

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What goes into it

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How it's made

  1. 1

    Sauté onions and garlic in olive oil until translucent.

  2. 2

    Add lamb pieces and brown them well.

  3. 3

    Stir in tomatoes, chickpeas, black lime, cinnamon, and cumin.

  4. 4

    Simmer until the lamb is tender and flavors meld.

  5. 5

    Tear pita bread into pieces and place in a serving bowl.

  6. 6

    Ladle the stew over the bread, allowing it to soak up the juices.

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