Mullah Roub

Mullah Roub

ملاح روب (MOO-lah ROOB)

Sudanese Yogurt Stew

Prep Time 1 hour 15 min
📈 Difficulty Medium
👥 Servings
6
🔥 Calories 489 kcal

A tangy, creamy stew made with fermented yogurt, ground peanut butter, and tender meat. This distinctive Sudanese dish combines dairy richness with nutty depth in a unique flavor profile.

Nutrition & Info

480 kcal per serving
Protein 30.0g
Carbs 18.0g
Fat 33.0g
Protein Carbs Fat

Allergen Warnings

⚠ dairy ⚠ peanuts

Equipment Needed

heavy pot wooden spoon whisk small bowl

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat oil in a heavy pot, brown lamb cubes on all sides for six minutes. Add onion and garlic, cook until softened and golden.

  2. 2

    Add cumin and fenugreek, stir for one minute. Pour in water, bring to a boil, then simmer covered for forty-five minutes until lamb is tender.

  3. 3

    Whisk yogurt with flour in a small bowl until smooth. This prevents the yogurt from curdling when added to the hot stew.

  4. 4

    Slowly pour the yogurt mixture into the simmering stew while stirring constantly. Continue stirring for five minutes over low heat.

  5. 5

    Add peanut butter and stir until fully dissolved into the sauce, creating a creamy, nutty gravy that coats the tender lamb pieces.

  6. 6

    Simmer gently for ten more minutes until the sauce is thickened. Season with salt and pepper. Serve over kisra or gurasa.

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Did You Know?

The combination of yogurt and peanut butter in Mullah Roub is unique to Sudanese cooking, creating a flavor found nowhere else in the world.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

  • heavy pot
  • wooden spoon
  • whisk
  • small bowl

The Story Behind Mullah Roub

Mullah Roub showcases the pastoral heritage of Sudan, where dairy products are central to the cuisine. The use of fermented yogurt in stews reflects the nomadic tradition of preserving milk, while the addition of peanut butter reveals West African culinary influences in Sudanese cooking. This cross-cultural blend is a hallmark of Sudanese cuisine.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed lunch 📜 Origins: Sudanese pastoral tradition

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