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Omani Shuwa Without a Pit: The Spice Paste Still Works

Oman buries spiced lamb in an underground oven for a day or more. Most kitchens do not have a pit, and a low oven with a sealed wrap gets remarkably close.

Aug 3, 2026

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Middle Eastern Lamb Dishes, and Which Cut Each One Needs

Mansaf, kabsa, shuwa, kibbeh, kofta. The recipes differ less than the butchery does, and using the wrong cut is why home versions come out dry or greasy.

Aug 14, 2026