Bedouin Lamb Barbecue at Wadi Rum

lamb shoulder

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: beef chuck

Chicken is leaner, while beef is often more affordable.

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt adds creaminess with fewer calories.

saffron

🥗Healthier: turmeric

💰Cheaper: annatto

Turmeric provides color and flavor at a lower cost.

pine nuts

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: pumpkin seeds

Seeds offer similar crunch and nutrition.

Prepare the underground charcoal oven by placing rice, vegetables, and lamb into it.

Cover the lamb with a layer of foil and then a blanket to insulate it.

Add sand on top to keep everything insulated and steamy.

Bake underground for about 2 hours.

After 2 hours, remove the lamb from the oven and let it rest before serving.

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