🇲🇷 Mauritania cuisine · #3

Mauritanian Méchoui

Mauritanian Méchoui
Time300 min
Serves12
Ingredients5

A whole lamb slow-roasted over embers, served at weddings and to honoured guests.

Ingredients

Method

  1. Rub the lamb with garlic, butter and spices.
  2. Roast slowly over embers or at 150°C for 4 hours.
  3. Baste hourly.
  4. Serve with salt and cumin.
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