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Gheded

Name: Gheded
Cuisine: Libyan
Ingredients: 500 grams dried lamb or goat meat; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 large, chopped onion; 3 cloves, minced garlic; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1 teaspoon coriander; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; to taste salt; 2 cups water

Gheded is a traditional Libyan dish made primarily of dried and preserved lamb or goat meat, often slow-cooked with spices and herbs. It is cherished for its rich, smoky flavors and is a staple in Libyan households, reflecting the importance of meat preservation in desert cultures.

9 ingredients

smokysavoryherbalspiced

Culinary DNA Preview

Libyan70%

Middle Eastern30%

Ingredients

dried lamb or goat meat
500 grams
olive oil
3 tablespoons
onion
1 large, chopped
garlic
3 cloves, minced
cumin
1 teaspoon
coriander
1 teaspoon
black pepper
1/2 teaspoon
salt
to taste
water
2 cups

Method

Steps not available

Origin Story

Gheded originated as a method of preserving meat in the arid Libyan climate, dating back centuries when nomadic tribes needed durable food sources during long journeys and harsh seasons.

Culinary DNA

Ingredient ancestry breakdown

Libyan70%

ingredients+techniques

Middle Eastern30%

ingredient_origin

Techniques

soaking sautéing simmering slow cooking

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