Rice
Maru we-Llham (Mauritanian Rice & Meat)

Maru we-Llham (Mauritanian Rice & Meat)

Mauritania

90Minutes
MediumLevel
6Serves
9Steps
About

A homely Moorish one-pot of rice simmered with meat and vegetables in a lightly spiced tomato broth, everyday food across Mauritania's towns and camps.

Equipment
  • Large heavy pot
  • Wooden spoon
  • Knife
  • Slotted spoon
Ingredients
Lamb, goat or beef, on the bone700 g
Rice3 cups
Onions2
Tomatoes3
Tomato paste3 tbsp
Carrots2
Potatoes2
Garlic4 cloves
Cumin1 tsp
Black pepper1 tsp
Scotch bonnet or chilli1
Vegetable oil⅓ cup
Stock cubes2
Water6 cups
Saltto taste

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