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Tabakh Roho (Syrian Lamb and Vegetable Stew)
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Prep Time:
40 minutes
Cook Time:
75 minutes
Total Time:
115 minutes
Layered Syrian lamb stew served with rice or bulgur, showcasing traditional Damascene flavors.
Ingredients:
  • 1 tablespoon ghee (clarified butter)
  • 1 pound lamb meat, cut into small pieces
  • 1 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 pinch ground cardamom
  • 2 onions, sliced
  • 1 potato, peeled and sliced
  • 1 pound eggplant, peeled and cubed
  • 1 pound zucchini, thickly sliced
  • 2 pounds tomatoes, cubed
  • 1 green chile pepper
  • salt to taste
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 0.25 cup water
  • 6 cloves cloves garlic, crushed
  • 3 tablespoons dried mint
  • 1 tablespoon ghee (clarified butter), melted
Instructions:
  • In a large pot over medium-high heat, heat the ghee and add the lamb meat. Brown evenly while stirring. Season with allspice, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and cardamom, and mix thoroughly.
  • Layer the lamb in the pot with onion on top, followed by potato, eggplant, zucchini, and tomatoes without stirring.
  • Continue layering the vegetables until completely used, finishing with a layer of tomatoes and placing the chile pepper in the center. Season generously with salt. Mix the tomato paste in water, then drizzle over the vegetables. Bring to a boil, lower the heat, and simmer for 1 hour until vegetables are soft.
  • Use a mortar and pestle to crush garlic, a pinch of salt, and dried mint. Combine with 2 tablespoons of liquid from the pot, then spoon over the vegetables without stirring. Allow to simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
  • Gently pour the stew from the pot into a wide bowl, ensuring the layers remain intact. If desired, sprinkle with ghee before serving.

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