Middle Eastern

Saltah

A hearty Yemeni stew of lamb, enriched with fenugreek and spices, creating a warming dish with a distinctively bitter edge.

Medium1.5 hours

Where it comes from

Saltah is Yemen's national dish, emerging from the highland regions where fenugreek and hearty stews are staples, reflecting the rustic, communal dining traditions of the area.

On the Palate

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What goes into it

Proteins

Vegetables

Grains & Staples

Dairy & Fats

How it's made

  1. 1

    Sauté onions and garlic in olive oil until soft.

  2. 2

    Add lamb cubes and brown them thoroughly.

  3. 3

    Mix in tomatoes, cumin, coriander, and black pepper.

  4. 4

    Simmer with a fenugreek-infused broth until the lamb is tender.

  5. 5

    Serve with whole wheat flatbread to dip.

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