OMANI LAMB KNUCKLE (SHANKS) SOUP (MAZZA BISHURBA)

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Omani Lamb Knuckle (Shanks) Soup (Mazza Bishurba) image

A good and hearty soup that is nice to serve with lemon halves to squeeze onto individual bowls. From The Complete Middle East Cookbook, Gulf States section, by Tess Mallos. This even better the day after.

Provided by UmmBinat

Categories     Stew

Time 3h30m

Yield 6 , 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 lamb knuckles (shanks)
8 cups cold water
1 dried lime (loomi or noomi Basara peirced twice with a skewer, Do not leave out)
1 large onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons oil
1 tablespoon baharat mixed spice (Baharat Aka Middle East Mixed Spices - the Real Mix)
2 small piece cinnamon bark
1 1/2 cups chopped peeled tomatoes
salt
fresh ground black pepper
1/4 cup basmati rice
lemon, cut in half (to serve)

Steps:

  • Wash lamb shanks & place in a large soup pot.
  • Add the water.
  • Perice loomi (dried lime) on each side and add to the pot.
  • Bring to a slow simmer over medium heat, skimming frequently as scum rises.
  • When well skimmed and almost boiling, cover and simmer over low heat for 30 minutes.
  • In a frying pan gently fry onion in oil until transparent. Add spices and fry for a further 3 minutes.
  • Add to the soup with tomatoes and salt and freshly ground pepper to taste.
  • Cover and simmer for 1 1/2 hours.
  • Remove lime and cinnimon bark and discard.
  • Lift out lamb knukles and trim off meat.
  • Cut meat into small peices and return to soup.
  • Pick over rice and wash well, add to soup.
  • Cover and simmer gently for 30 minutes or until rice is very tender.
  • Serve hot with khoubiz (flat bead) and lemon halves to squeeze onto individual servings.
  • Enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90, Fat 4.9, SaturatedFat 0.7, Sodium 13.5, Carbohydrate 11.2, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 2.5, Protein 1.4

Shorsh Xaky
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my soup turned out really bland. I think I might have forgotten to add some of the spices.


Jay Rodr
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This soup is amazing! The flavors are so complex and the lamb is so tender. I'm definitely going to be making this again.


Emmanuel Kehinde
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This soup was a bit too spicy for me, but I still enjoyed it. I would recommend using less chili powder next time.


Jr Shiva Shrestha
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This soup is the perfect comfort food. It's hearty, flavorful, and the lamb is so tender. I love serving it with a side of crusty bread.


salman ameen
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I'm not a big fan of lamb, but I really enjoyed this soup. The lamb was cooked perfectly and the broth was very flavorful.


Sammi Bushie
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This soup is absolutely delicious. The lamb is so tender and the broth is so flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.


Purshottam Pm
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I've been making this soup for years and it's always a hit. It's the perfect soup for a cold winter day.


David Cuellar
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This soup is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love serving it at parties.


Joe Anzalone
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my soup turned out really watery. I think I might have added too much water.


AFRIN AFRIN
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This soup is the perfect comfort food. It's hearty and flavorful, and the lamb is so tender. I love serving it with a side of crusty bread.


Nour Apdilahi
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This soup was a bit too bland for my taste. I would recommend adding more spices next time.


Asif Masood
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This soup is amazing! The flavors are so well-balanced and the lamb is cooked to perfection. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves lamb soup.


Sarjun Khan
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe, but I'm so glad I tried it! The lamb was so tender and the soup was so flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.


Ynus bepari
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This soup is so easy to make and it's absolutely delicious. I love the combination of lamb and vegetables. It's the perfect soup for a weeknight meal.


Nazir khan Nazir khan
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This soup was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. The lamb was very tender and the broth was flavorful. I would recommend using less chili powder next time.


Faizan Rind
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I've made this soup a few times now and it's always a hit. The lamb is always so tender and the soup is so flavorful. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day.


Anwar Anu
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This soup is amazing! The flavors are so complex and the lamb is so tender. I'm definitely going to be making this again.


Taraji James
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I'm not a huge fan of lamb, but I decided to give this recipe a try and I'm so glad I did! The lamb was cooked to perfection and the soup was delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.


Menna Ibraheem
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This Omani lamb knuckle shanks soup was an absolute delight! The lamb was fall-off-the-bone tender and the broth was rich and flavorful. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly.


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