Omani Lamb Shuwa

Name: Omani Lamb Shuwa
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 8 h
Total time: 8 h 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Omani
Ingredients: 2–3 lbs bone-in lamb shoulder or leg; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 large onion, roughly chopped; 6 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 2 teaspoons ground coriander; 1 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon ground cardamom; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon chili powder or dried chili flakes; 1 teaspoon ground cloves; Salt to taste; Juice of 1 lemon or lime; Fresh banana leaves or aluminum foil (for wrapping); Water or stock as needed

A slow-cooked version of the traditional Omani dish shuwa, where spiced lamb is slow-cooked until tender. This home-friendly adaptation is suitable for a smaller family any night of the week.

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Total

8h 30m

Servings

4

Difficulty

Expert

Est. Cost

$31–$51

Recipe Source

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From Smithsonian Folklife Festival

Ingredients

2–3 lbs bone-in lamb shoulder or leg
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 large onion, roughly chopped
6 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon chili powder or dried chili flakes
1 teaspoon ground cloves
Salt to taste
Juice of 1 lemon or lime
Fresh banana leaves or aluminum foil (for wrapping)
Water or stock as needed

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Instructions

1
Mix together the spices (cumin, coriander, turmeric, cinnamon, cardamom, black pepper, chili, cloves) with the garlic, ginger, oil, and lemon juice to form a paste.
2
Score the lamb deeply with a knife so the marinade can penetrate the meat.
3
Rub the spice paste thoroughly all over and into the lamb.
4
Wrap the marinated lamb tightly in banana leaves or aluminum foil.
5
Place the wrapped lamb in a slow cooker.
6
Add a small amount of water or stock to the bottom of the slow cooker to create steam.
7
Cook on low heat for 8–10 hours or on high heat for 4–6 hours, until the meat is very tender and falling off the bone.
8
Carefully unwrap the lamb and serve with rice or flatbread.