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Mutton Shuwaa

Cultural Context

Mutton Shuwaa is a traditional Omani dish, often prepared for special occasions like Eid and weddings. The slow-cooking method in a pit symbolizes hospitality and communal feasting in Omani culture. Today, Shuwaa has gained popularity beyond Oman, with variations appearing in neighboring Gulf countries, showcasing local spices and cooking styles.

OmaniOMmain
720 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
1 full with skin Chicken /leg of lamb, bone
1 big garlic bulb, peeled
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp nutmeg, grated
2 tbsp of cumin
4 tbsp of ground coriander
5 Dry red chillies sweet
1 tbsp of freshly ground black pepper
1/4 tbsp of turmeric
2" Cinnamon stick
1 tsp clove
1 tbsp cardamom
1 Small Mace
juice of 3 lemons
100ml of olive oil
2 banana leaves, or more as needed to wrap the lamb
4 cups of basmati rice, rinsed and drained
6-7 green chillies
2 dry red chillies
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp Clove
1 tsp Cardamom
1/2 tsp Omani spice/ Garam masala
1 Chicken cube
600ml water
juice of half a lemon
30ml of olive oil
Fried Cashew and Almond and Coriander leaves

mutton

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: goat

Chicken is leaner and more affordable than mutton.

date syrup

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey provides sweetness with fewer calories.

1

Marinate the meat with garlic, spices, and lemon juice for 40 hours in the refrigerator.

2

Wrap the marinated meat in banana leaves.

3

Place the wrapped meat in an underground sand oven or a home oven.

4

Bake at 130°C for 3 to 4 hours.

Cooking Techniques

marinatingwrappingslow-cooking

Equipment Needed

ovenmixing bowlbanana leaves

Spice Level:

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Also Known As

ShuwaOmani Shuwa

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