FOGAIYYA (STEW FROM GAZA CITY)

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Posted for, Come with us to Palestine! A popular stew traditionally made in large batches on the occasion of Eid ul Fitr in Gaza's interior to be shared with family, neighbours and friends. Made with small chunks of beef or lamb, chard, rice and chickpeas and generously doused with lemon juice and fried garlic. Serving size is estimated. Recipe from Saudi Aramco World Magazine, November/December 2011.

Provided by UmmBinat

Categories     Stew

Time 2h45m

Yield 6 , 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

450 g lean stewing beef (1lb) or 450 g lamb, trimmed of fat cut into small chunks (1lb)
1/2 cup chopped yellow onion
5 allspice berries
4 cardamom pods
1 cinnamon stick
2 cloves
1 bay leaf
2 pebbles mastic
1 small piece of cracked whole nutmeg (or to taste, it has intoxicant properties so it is not halal)
8 cups cold water
1/2 cup medium grain rice, rinsed
2 teaspoons salt, divided
1 (14 ounce) can chickpeas (or 1/2 cup dried chickpeas, soaked 8-12 hours or overnight)
1 bunch chard leaves, thick stems removed (approx. 8-1/2 c.)
5 garlic cloves
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup lemon juice, freshly squeezed

Steps:

  • Wash chard well, chop finely and set aside.
  • Place meat and water in a stockpot and bring to a boil, skimming any froth.
  • Lower heat to medium.
  • Tie spices in a piece of gauze or disposable tea filter and add with onions. Cover and let simmer on medium-low heat for 1-1/2 to 2 hours, or until meat is tender.
  • Stir in rice, 1-1/2 teaspoons of the salt and canned chickpeas. (If using dried chickpeas, add them to the meat halfway through cooking.) Cook until rice is soft, approximately 10 minutes.
  • Add chard by handfuls, stirring after each addition. Decrease heat to low.
  • Meanwhile, in a mortar and pestle, mash the garlic and remaining 1/2 teaspoons salt.
  • Fry the garlic in olive oil until lightly browned.
  • Add to stew and mix well.
  • Just before serving, stir in lemon juice.
  • Pour into bowls, garnish with thinly sliced lemon wedges, and serve with flatbread.

thaddeus agboola
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I loved this dish! The lamb was so tender and the sauce was flavorful.


cute cat
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This was a great recipe! I highly recommend it.


A L
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This dish was amazing! I will definitely be making this again.


Malik Nony431
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The lamb was so tender and the sauce was flavorful.


Sandy Elmasery
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This dish was delicious! I loved the flavors and the lamb was so tender.


Niza Sichula
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This was a great recipe! The lamb was tender and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Yves Jean-pierre
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. The lamb is always tender and the sauce is flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.


Mr. Junaid Vlogs
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This dish was amazing! The lamb was so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Allana Winter
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I made this dish last night and it was delicious! The flavors were amazing and the lamb was so tender. I will definitely be making this again.