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Makaruna Imbakbaka

Name: Makaruna Imbakbaka
Cuisine: Libyan
Ingredients: 400 g short pasta (penne or similar); 500 g lamb or beef, diced; 3 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 large onion, chopped; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon cumin powder; 3 tablespoons olive oil; to taste salt; to taste black pepper; 2 cups water or broth

Makaruna Imbakbaka is a traditional Libyan pasta dish characterized by its rich, spicy tomato sauce and tender meat, often lamb or beef. It holds cultural significance as a hearty meal enjoyed during family gatherings and special occasions, reflecting Libya's Mediterranean and North African culinary influences.

11 ingredients

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Culinary DNA Preview

Libyan70%

Mediterranean30%

Ingredients

short pasta (penne or similar)
400 g
lamb or beef, diced
500 g
tomato paste
3 tablespoons
onion, chopped
1 large
garlic cloves, minced
3
chili powder
1 teaspoon
cumin powder
1 teaspoon
olive oil
3 tablespoons
salt
to taste
black pepper
to taste
water or broth
2 cups

Method

Steps not available

Origin Story

The dish originates from Libya’s blend of Mediterranean and Arab culinary traditions, evolving as a staple comfort food that showcases local spices and ingredients.

Culinary DNA

Ingredient ancestry breakdown

Libyan70%

ingredients+techniques

Mediterranean30%

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Techniques

sautéing browning simmering boiling

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