Sahrawi lamb mreifisa
Crumbled baked bread served with a lamb and onion stew. Serves 4; preparation time and yield are practical estimates.
Mreifisa pairs homemade bread with a hot stew that soaks into the crumbs when served. This version is made with lamb and onion. Preparation time and the 4 servings are practical estimates; bake the bread while the stew cooks.
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Method
- 01
Make the dough
Combine the strong bread flour, plain wheat flour, water for the dough, yeast, and salt. Knead until the dough is smooth and elastic, then roll it out into a flat round.
Ready to continue when: The dough is smooth and shaped into a flat round.
15 min - 02
Bake the bread
Preheat the oven to 180 °C. Place the dough round on a baking tray and bake for 20 minutes while you prepare the stew.
Temperature: 180 °C / 356 °FReady to continue when: The bread is cooked and lightly browned.
20 min - 03
Brown the lamb and onion
While the bread bakes, heat the olive oil in a pot. Add the lamb and chopped onion, and sauté for 5 minutes.
Ready to continue when: The onion is starting to soften and the meat is browned on the outside.
5 min - 04
Cook the stew
Add the water for the stew and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, lower the heat, and simmer gently for 40 minutes with the pot partly covered.
Ready to continue when: The lamb is tender and enough broth remains to soak the bread.
40 min - 05
Serve
Crumble the bread into a serving dish or individual deep plates, then pour the hot stew and its broth over it.
Ready to continue when: The crumbled bread is covered and begins to absorb the broth.
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