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lamb broth

Ovis aries

IN ARABIC مرق الضأن

1CHEMISTRY2USED IN

CHEMISTRY

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The characteristic compounds documented in this ingredient, plus any the library traces to it in a recipe. Not an exhaustive phytochemistry.

C₅H₉NO₄
C₅H₉NO₄

deep, meaty umami

USED IN

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No.028

Jameed-Free Mansaf

3 L · reserved from the lamb; for the laban + rice

STEP 3 Lamb: Strain and combine the broth, reserving about 3 litres.

STEP 5 Laban: Set over medium-low and stir without stopping, gradually adding the hot lamb broth, until it reaches a gentle boil. That steady stirring is what keeps it from splitting.

No.045

Palestinian Maqluba

900 ml · reserved from the lamb; for the rice and to moisten the pot

STEP 3 Stock: Strain and reserve the broth.

STEP 11 Assemble: Pour in the reserved broth so it sits just above the rice, season with the remaining salt, and bring to a boil.