Omani Lamb Knuckle (Shanks) Soup (Mazza Bishurba)

Name: Omani Lamb Knuckle (Shanks) Soup (Mazza Bishurba)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 lamb knuckles (shanks); 8 cups cold water; 1 dried lime (loomi or noomi Basara peirced twice with a skewer, Do not leave out); 1 large onion, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons oil; 1 tablespoon baharat mixed spice (Baharat Aka Middle East Mixed Spices - the Real Mix); 2 small piece cinnamon bark; 1 1/2 cups chopped peeled tomatoes; salt; fresh ground black pepper; 1/4 cup basmati rice; lemon, cut in half (to serve)

Servings: persons

4 lamb knuckles (shanks)
8 cups cold water
1 dried lime (loomi or noomi Basara peirced twice with a skewer, Do not leave out)
1 large onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons oil
1 tablespoon baharat mixed spice (Baharat Aka Middle East Mixed Spices - the Real Mix)
2 small piece cinnamon bark
1 1/2 cups chopped peeled tomatoes
salt
fresh ground black pepper
1/4 cup basmati rice
lemon, cut in half (to serve)

1
Wash lamb shanks & place in a large soup pot.
2
Add the water.
3
Perice loomi (dried lime) on each side and add to the pot.
4
Bring to a slow simmer over medium heat, skimming frequently as scum rises.
5
When well skimmed and almost boiling, cover and simmer over low heat for 30 minutes.
6
In a frying pan gently fry onion in oil until transparent. Add spices and fry for a further 3 minutes.
7
Add to the soup with tomatoes and salt and freshly ground pepper to taste.
8
Cover and simmer for 1 1/2 hours.
9
Remove lime and cinnimon bark and discard.
10
Lift out lamb knukles and trim off meat.
11
Cut meat into small peices and return to soup.
12
Pick over rice and wash well, add to soup.
13
Cover and simmer gently for 30 minutes or until rice is very tender.
14
Serve hot with khoubiz (flat bead) and lemon halves to squeeze onto individual servings.
15
Enjoy.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 lamb knuckles (shanks), 8 cups cold water, 1 dried lime (loomi or noomi Basara peirced twice with a skewer, Do not leave out), 1 large onion, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Omani Lamb Knuckle (Shanks) Soup (Mazza Bishurba) falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!