Magheritsa Recipe

Name: Magheritsa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Meat & Poultry
Ingredients: 3 pounds lamb spring, shin and shoulder; 1 each lamb liver; 4 quarts water; 1 teaspoon salt; 3/4 cup rice uncooked; 1 each onions finely chopped; 1 tablespoon water; 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 5 each scallions, spring or green onions chopped, tops included; 2 tablespoons parsley leaves chopped; 1/2 teaspoon mint leaves dried; 1/4 cup dill weed fresh, chopped; 1 teaspoon salt or to taste; 1 teaspoon black pepper or to taste; 3 large eggs beaten; 2 each lemon juice

Servings: persons

3 pounds lamb spring, shin and shoulder
1 each lamb liver
4 quarts water
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup rice uncooked
1 each onions finely chopped
1 tablespoon water
1/4 cup vegetable oil
5 each scallions, spring or green onions chopped, tops included
2 tablespoons parsley leaves chopped
1/2 teaspoon mint leaves dried
1/4 cup dill weed fresh, chopped
1 teaspoon salt or to taste
1 teaspoon black pepper or to taste
3 large eggs beaten
2 each lemon juice

1
Boil lamb and liver in 4 quarts salted water about 1 hour or until done.
2
Remove meat from broth and cut into small pieces.
3
Skim fat from broth and add enough water to broth to make 3 quarts; add rice and simmer for 15 minutes.
4
Saute onion in 1 tablespoon water and salad oil until lightly browned; add green onions, parsley, mint, and dill.
5
Saute for 15 minutes.
6
Add meat, onion mixture, salt, and pepper to rice and broth; simmer about 15 minutes.
7
Remove from heat.
8
Combine eggs and lemon juice; beat thoroughly until well blended.
9
Slowly add 2 cups hot soup to egg-lemon mixture, beating constantly; gradually stir mixture into soup.
10
Heat to boiling point and remove from heat immediately.

No nutrition data on file — estimate from the ingredient list.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

How did you like this recipe?

This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 pounds lamb spring, shin and shoulder, 1 each lamb liver, 4 quarts water, 1 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Magheritsa falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Magheritsa

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions