Omani-Style Lamb Recipe

Name: Omani-Style Lamb
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Meat & Poultry
Ingredients: 1/2 baby lamb cut in 7 pieces, about 7 pounds; 2 tablespoons powdered cinnamon; 2 tablespoons cumin; 2 tablespoons cloves; 2 tablespoons cardamom; 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 cup vegetable oil; 2 pounds pitted dates, soaked in 2 cups water overnight, then mashed by hand or in a food processor; 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice; 1/2 cup vinegar; 2 teaspoons salt or to taste

Servings: persons

1/2 baby lamb cut in 7 pieces, about 7 pounds
2 tablespoons powdered cinnamon
2 tablespoons cumin
2 tablespoons cloves
2 tablespoons cardamom
1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
1 cup vegetable oil
2 pounds pitted dates, soaked in 2 cups water overnight, then mashed by hand or in a food processor
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup vinegar
2 teaspoons salt or to taste

1
Rub lamb with spices.
2
Set aside for an hour or so.
3
Heat oil over medium heat in a lidded kettle large enough to hold lamb in 2 layers.
4
In batches, brown lamb on all sides.
5
Discard all but 1 tablespoon of fat.
6
Add dates, lemon juice, vinegar and salt and reduce by half.
7
Arrange lamb pieces in 2 layers.
8
Set lid ajar slightly and braise lamb over a medium-low flame for about an hour, turning meat from time to time while stirring date mixture to prevent scorching.
9
(Add water as needed.)
10
Cook until lamb is tender, testing it with a fork.
11
The lamb is ready when it begins to fall from the bone.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 baby lamb cut in 7 pieces, about 7 pounds, 2 tablespoons powdered cinnamon, 2 tablespoons cumin, 2 tablespoons cloves, and more.

Yes, Omani-Style Lamb 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.

Omani-Style Lamb

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