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Libyan Shorba

↳ from Tripoli, Libya

A red, peppery lamb soup with pasta and mint, eaten to break the Ramadan fast.

History

Shorba (from Arabic for soup) is the staple Ramadan starter of Libya and is eaten daily during the month.

Ingredients

  • Lamb
  • Tomato paste
  • Onion
  • Orzo pasta
  • Chickpeas
  • Mint
  • Chilli
  • Lemon

How it's made

  1. Brown lamb with onion
  2. Add tomato paste, spices and water
  3. Simmer until the meat is soft
  4. Add chickpeas and orzo
  5. Finish with dried mint and lemon juice

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