🇴🇲 Omani Cuisine

Thareed

Bread and Meat Stew

Prep Time 1 hr 30 min

Servings 6

Difficulty Medium

Calories 498 kcal

A hearty stew of tender meat, vegetables, and aromatic spices ladled over layers of thin regag bread that soak up every drop of flavor. A Prophet's favorite revered across Oman.

Ingredients

500g lamb, cubed
2 onions, diced
3 tomatoes, chopped
2 zucchini, diced
2 potatoes, cubed
1 carrot, diced
2 tbsp tomato paste
2 tbsp bzar spice
1 tsp turmeric
3 tbsp vegetable oil
Salt and pepper
4 sheets regag bread
Fresh parsley

Instructions

1 Brown lamb in oil. Add onions and cook until soft.
2 Add bzar, turmeric, tomato paste, and tomatoes. Stir for 2 minutes.
3 Add potatoes, zucchini, carrot, and enough water to cover. Simmer for 1 hour until meat is tender.
4 Layer regag bread sheets on a large flat tray.
5 Ladle the hot stew over the bread, allowing it to soak through. Garnish with parsley and serve.

Did You Know?

The Prophet Muhammad described thareed as superior among foods, comparing it to Aisha among women, making it one of the most religiously significant dishes in Islamic culture.