πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡© Sudanese Cuisine

Elmaraara

Sudanese Offal Salad

Prep Time 1 hour 30 min
Servings 6
Difficulty Hard
Calories 350 kcal

A traditional cold dish of finely minced lamb offal mixed with ground roasted peanuts, lemon juice, onions, and spices. This unique Sudanese delicacy is served at celebrations and special occasions.

Ingredients

  • 500g lamb liver
  • 250g lamb kidney
  • 250g lamb lung
  • 1 cup roasted peanuts, ground
  • 2 large onions, finely minced
  • 4 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp ground fenugreek
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • Fresh green chili, minced
  • 2 tbsp sesame oil

Instructions

  1. 1 Clean and wash all offal thoroughly under cold running water, removing any membranes or connective tissue. Pat dry completely with clean towels.
  2. 2 Boil the offal in salted water for thirty minutes until fully cooked through. Drain and allow to cool completely before handling.
  3. 3 Finely mince all the cooked offal by hand with a sharp knife into very small, uniform pieces. The texture should be fine but not pashy.
  4. 4 Combine the minced offal with ground peanuts, minced onions, lemon juice, cumin, fenugreek, salt, pepper, and sesame oil in a large bowl.
  5. 5 Mix thoroughly and add minced green chili to taste. Adjust lemon juice and salt to achieve a balanced, tangy flavor throughout the mixture.
  6. 6 Refrigerate for at least one hour before serving cold on a platter, allowing the flavors to marry. Garnish with extra ground peanuts.

Did You Know?

Elmaraara is considered a test of culinary skill in Sudanese culture, and preparing it well for guests is a great honor for the cook.

From The Culinary Codex — http://theculinarycodex.com/dish/sudanese/elmaraara/