Shaiyah (Sudanese Pan Fried Meat) Recipe
When it comes to Shaiyah, there’s nothing quite like it. Shaiyah is a simple yet incredibly flavorful dish that features pan-fried meat previously marinated in a blend of spices, including cumin, coriander, and black pepper.
Equipment
Large bowl
Large pan
Knife
Chopping board
Ingredients
- 1 lb lamb
- 1 large onion cut in half
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt to taste
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 tbsp lime juice
For garnish
- ½ lime sliced
- Parsley leaves chopped
Instructions
- Toss the meat in a large bowl and wash it properly.
- In a large pan, marinate the meat with the blend of spices, salt, minced garlic, and onions for 15 minutes.
- Add enough water, cover the pan, and cook for 30 minutes under medium heat to allow the flavors to infuse and the meat to cook to perfection.
- To witness the true magic of this dish, when the meat is half-way cooked, drain the meat stock, leaving only the meat and spices in the pan.
- Add a small amount of oil and fry the meat, stirring occasionally.
- Squeeze in some lime juice to infuse even more flavor. If desired, gradually add some meat stock as you fry to get caramelization which is browning of all sides.
- Once the meat evenly browns on all sides, your Shaiyah is ready to serve.
- Garnish with finely chopped parsley and a lime wedge.
- Enjoy with rice, bread, couscous, or tomato salad!
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Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 202kcalCarbohydrates: 2.5gProtein: 44.7gFat: 18.7gSaturated Fat: 6.4gPotassium: 299mgSugar: 1.1gCalcium: 8mg