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sheep head

🥗Healthier: chicken head

💰Cheaper: beef head

Chicken is lower in fat and more accessible.

sheep trotters

🥗Healthier: pork trotters

💰Cheaper: beef shank

Beef shank offers similar texture at a lower cost.

saffron

🥗Healthier: turmeric

💰Cheaper: cumin

Turmeric provides color and health benefits at a lower price.

Clean the sheep head and trotters thoroughly under running water.

Place the sheep head and trotters in a large pot and cover with water.

Add chopped onion, garlic, turmeric, and salt to the pot.

Bring the pot to a boil over high heat, then reduce to low and simmer for several hours until tender.

Skim off any foam that rises to the surface during cooking.

Add cinnamon and black pepper during the last hour of cooking.

Once cooked, remove the head and trotters from the pot and let cool slightly.

Debone the meat from the head and trotters, discarding any inedible parts.

Chop the meat into small pieces and return to the pot.

Add lemon juice, chopped fresh herbs, and cooked chickpeas to the pot.

Simmer for an additional 30 minutes to meld flavors.

Serve hot over a bed of rice, garnished with pomegranate seeds and dried lime.

Cooking Techniques

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