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Mutton Shuwa

Cultural Context

Mutton Shuwa is a traditional Omani dish, often prepared for special occasions like weddings and festivals. The dish reflects the Bedouin heritage, showcasing the art of slow-cooking meat in an underground oven, which results in incredibly tender and flavorful mutton. Today, Shuwa is celebrated not only in Oman but also in various Middle Eastern countries, with each region adding its unique twist to the recipe.

OmaniOMmain
720 min
medium
8 servings
Servings4
2 lbs mutton
2 tablespoons marinade spices
4 cloves garlic
1 tablespoon ginger
1 medium onion
2 tablespoons coriander
2 teaspoons cumin
1 teaspoon cardamom
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
4 large banana leaves
1 cup water
2 tablespoons date syrup
1/4 teaspoon saffron

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

mutton

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: goat

Chicken is leaner and more affordable than mutton.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil offers similar benefits with a different flavor.

1

Prepare the marinade by mixing garlic, ginger, and spices in a bowl.

2

Coat the mutton with the marinade, ensuring it is well covered.

3

Wrap the marinated mutton in banana leaves tightly.

4

Place the wrapped mutton in a pit or underground oven.

5

Cover the pit with earth and hot stones for insulation.

6

Cook the mutton slowly for 12-24 hours until tender.

7

Unwrap the mutton and let it rest for a few minutes before serving.

Cooking Techniques

marinatingwrappingslow-cooking

Equipment Needed

pit ovenbanana leaves

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Dietary

pescatarian

Also Known As

ShuwaOmani Shuwa

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