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Mechoui (Slow-Roasted Lamb)

Mechoui (Slow-Roasted Lamb)

The ultimate celebratory dish, Mechoui is whole lamb (or a large cut like a shoulder) slow-roasted until the meat is so tender it falls off the bone and the skin is incredibly crispy. It's seasoned simply with salt, cumin, and perhaps a little smen (fermented butter), allowing the rich flavor of the lamb to shine. Traditionally cooked in a pit or a special oven

Recipe Details

Prep Time: 20
Cook Time: 240
Servings: 8
Difficulty: Medium

Ingredients

  • 2 kg lamb shoulder (bone-in) or whole lamb leg
  • 2 tbsp cumin seeds, toasted and ground
  • 1 tbsp kosher salt
  • 2 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
  • 2 tbsp smen (optional) or olive oil
  • Additional ground cumin and salt for serving

The ultimate celebratory dish, Mechoui is whole lamb (or a large cut like a shoulder) slow-roasted until the meat is so tender it falls off the bone and the skin is incredibly crispy. It's seasoned simply with salt, cumin, and perhaps a little smen (fermented butter), allowing the rich flavor of the lamb to shine. Traditionally cooked in a pit or a special oven, it's served with cumin and salt for dipping.

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