Maraq Qudaar iyo Hilib (Somali Golden Lamb & Root Vegetable Soup with Lime) – Authentic Somalia Recipe
Nourishing Somali golden broth brightened at the table with a generous squeeze of fresh lime.
- Country of Origin
- 🇸🇴 Somalia (East Africa, Africa)
- Dietary Profile
- omnivore
- Prep Time
- 15 min
- Cook Time
- 25 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Signature Staples
- Tender lamb or beef cubes, Potatoes, Carrots, Turmeric, Cumin
Ingredients for Maraq Qudaar iyo Hilib (Somali Golden Lamb & Root Vegetable Soup with Lime) (4 Servings)
- 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) tender lamb or beef cubes, prepped into bite-sized pieces
- 1.5 cups potatoes, washed and trimmed
- 1 cup carrots
- 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with turmeric
- 1.5 tbsp traditional Somalia seasoning (cumin, cardamom, garlic, fresh cilantro)
- 2.5 cups rich culinary stock or aromatic cooking liquid, plus 2 tbsp cooking oil
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
- Warm cooking oil in a heavy pot over medium heat; gently sweat the minced onion, garlic, and turmeric for 3–4 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in cumin, cardamom, garlic, fresh cilantro and toast for 45 seconds to release the essential oils of Somalia's kitchen.
- Add tender lamb or beef cubes and potatoes, tossing to coat in the aromatic base.
- Pour in the stock, bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer covered for 18–20 minutes until tender and deeply flavorful.
- Fold in carrots, adjust seasoning, and ladle steaming hot into deep bowls.