Mulah Roub

Mulah Roub

Mulah Roub (MOO-lah ROOB)

Yogurt Stew

Prep Time 45 min
📈 Difficulty Medium
👥 Servings
4
🔥 Calories 369 kcal

A tangy, creamy stew made with fermented milk and tender meat, seasoned with garlic and herbs — a unique South Sudanese dish blending pastoral dairy traditions with cooking.

Nutrition & Info

360 kcal per serving
Protein 24.0g
Carbs 12.0g
Fat 25.0g
Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

gluten-free nut-free

Allergen Warnings

⚠ dairy

Equipment Needed

pot wooden spoon gourd or bowl

Presentation Guide

Vessel: clay bowl

Garnishes: drizzle of ghee

Accompaniments: asida, kisra

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat ghee and brown meat pieces.

  2. 2

    Add onion and garlic, sauté until soft.

  3. 3

    Add water and simmer 30 minutes until meat is tender.

  4. 4

    Lower heat and stir in fermented milk gently — do not boil.

  5. 5

    Season with fenugreek and salt.

  6. 6

    Serve warm over asida.

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Did You Know?

Among the Dinka, cattle are so revered that using their milk in cooking is considered an act of deep respect for the animal.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

  • pot
  • wooden spoon
  • gourd or bowl

Garnishing

drizzle of ghee

Accompaniments

asida, kisra

The Story Behind Mulah Roub

Mulah roub comes from the cattle-herding Dinka and Nuer peoples for whom dairy is a sacred food source. Fermented milk features prominently in their cuisine, and this stew represents the intersection of pastoral dairy culture with settled cooking traditions.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed dinner, pastoral community meals 📜 Origins: Dinka and Nuer pastoral tradition

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