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Meknes-style Kamama (Cumin and Onion Sauce with Meat)

Meknes-style Kamama (Cumin and Onion Sauce with Meat)

A specialty from the imperial city of Meknes, Kamama is a rich and deeply flavorful onion and cumin sauce, typically served with tender pieces of beef or lamb. The sauce is made by slowly caramelizing a large quantity of onions until they are jammy and sweet, then simmering them with a generous amount of ground cumin, garlic, and other spices. The result is a thick, intensely savory and aromatic

Recipe Details

Prep Time: 15
Cook Time: 120
Servings: 6
Difficulty: Medium

Ingredients

  • 1 kg beef or lamb, cut into chunks
  • 1 kg onions, thinly sliced
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tbsp ground cumin (a defining feature of this dish)
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp ginger
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp salt (or to taste)
  • 60ml olive oil
  • 500ml water
  • 1/2 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
  • Juice of 1/2 lemon (optional)

A specialty from the imperial city of Meknes, Kamama is a rich and deeply flavorful onion and cumin sauce, typically served with tender pieces of beef or lamb. The sauce is made by slowly caramelizing a large quantity of onions until they are jammy and sweet, then simmering them with a generous amount of ground cumin, garlic, and other spices. The result is a thick, intensely savory and aromatic sauce that beautifully coats the meat, a true testament to the elegance of Meknassi cuisine, often served with crusty bread.

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