Mumbar

Savor the rich flavors of Mumbar, a traditional Middle Eastern dish of spiced lamb and rice stuffed into tender sheep intestines. Perfect for a cozy family gathering or a festive occasion, this dish brings warmth to your table.

• 2 meters sheep intestines
• 1 cup rice
• 200 grams ground lamb
• 1 medium onion
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon seven spices
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Method

1. 1

   In a pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat and sauté the chopped onion until translucent.

2. 2

   Add the ground lamb to the onion and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.

3. 3

   Stir in the washed rice and the seven spices, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.

4. 4

   Carefully stuff the mixture into the cleaned sheep intestines, leaving room for the rice to expand.

5. 5

   Tie off the ends of the stuffed intestines with kitchen twine to secure the filling.

6. 6

   Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and gently add the stuffed mumbar. Boil for about 30 minutes.

7. 7

   Remove the mumbar and let it cool slightly before slicing into pieces.

8. 8

   Serve warm with yogurt or a spicy sauce on the side.