DISH RESEARCH · Dish
Muqalqal
Yemeni lamb fried with onion, garlic, cumin and tomato, finished with coriander.
About Muqalqal
Muqalqal is a Yemeni dish whose name refers to frying. This profile follows Maha Salah's simplest lamb version, keeping its onion, garlic, cumin, tomato and coriander seasoning.
Browned lamb gives the dish its deep savoury character, while onion and garlic add sweetness and pungency. Cumin and black pepper provide warm spice, and tomato and coriander bring a fresh finish.
The finished dish has browned pieces of lamb among softened onion and tomato, with only a small amount of glossy cooking juices. Chopped coriander gives the surface a fresh green accent.
Allergens in this recipe
Allergen details are not yet confirmed.
Ingredients vary by restaurant. Confirm your allergens with staff before ordering.
Ingredients in Muqalqal
Maha Salah's Simple Yemeni Lamb Muqalqal.
- Olive oilCooking medium
- LambSavoury meat base
- OnionSweet savoury aromatic
- Garlic pastePungent aromatic
- SaltSeasoning
- Black pepperPeppery seasoning
- CuminWarm earthy spice
- TomatoJuicy fresh finish
- CorianderFresh herbal finish
Ingredient details & uncertainties
Allergen information is incomplete. Unconfirmed details do not establish that an allergen is absent.
- Olive oil:
- Lamb:
- Onion:
- Garlic paste: . Source garlic paste maps to the established garlic ingredient
- Salt:
- Black pepper:
- Cumin:
- Tomato:
- Coriander:
Origins & food traditions
Yemeni food writer Maha Salah identifies Muqalqal as a Yemeni dish popular for Eid al-Adha and camping and supplies this complete simple lamb version; SBS Food independently describes Muqalqal as a Yemeni lamb stew and explains its name as meaning fried.
Countries
- Yemen
- OmanCatalogue link pending review
Cuisines & regions
- Yemeni Cuisine
- Omani CuisineCatalogue link pending review
AI-generated illustration of one possible presentation. Recipes and ingredients vary; the image does not establish allergen content.