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Yassa-Lambed

Cultural Context

Yassa-Lambed hails from Senegal, where it is a beloved dish often served at family gatherings and celebrations. The dish highlights the rich flavors of marinated meat, particularly lamb, combined with onions and spices, reflecting the country's culinary heritage. Today, Yassa has gained popularity beyond Senegal, with variations found in other West African countries and among diaspora communities worldwide.

SenegaleseBFmain
90 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
2 lbs lamb shoulder
2 large onions
3 tablespoons mustard
2 lemons
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup olive oil
4 cloves garlic
2 spring onions
1 cup water

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

lamb

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is lower in fat, while pork is often more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point, while vegetable oil is typically less expensive.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth is lighter, while water with seasoning is cost-effective.

black pepper

🥗Healthier: white pepper

💰Cheaper: paprika

White pepper offers a similar flavor, while paprika adds color and sweetness.

1

Cut the onions into not too thin slices.

2

Add a good amount of mustard to the marinade.

3

Cut the lemons and squeeze the juice into the marinade.

4

Add salt, black pepper, and olive oil to the marinade.

5

Chop the garlic roughly and add it to the marinade along with chopped spring onions.

6

Water down the marinade with 4 cups of water and stir well.

7

Place the pieces of lamb shoulder into the marinade for 1 hour.

8

Brown the marinated lamb in oil over high heat.

Cooking Techniques

marinatingsautéingsimmering

Equipment Needed

large potcutting boardknifemixing bowlmeasuring spoons

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Also Known As

Yassa LambYassa de Mouton

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