Fahsa Yemeniya (Sizzling Claypot Shredded Spiced Beef in Hawaij Broth with Warm Mulawah Bread) – Authentic Yemen Recipe

Ingredients for Fahsa Yemeniya (Sizzling Claypot Shredded Spiced Beef in Hawaij Broth with Warm Mulawah Bread) (4 Servings)

• 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) slow-simmered shredded beef chuck, prepped into bite-sized pieces
• 1.5 cups rich tomato-onion broth, washed and trimmed
• 1 cup whipped herb hulba and flaky flatbread
• 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with Yemeni savory hawaij spice
• 1.5 tbsp traditional Yemen seasoning (garlic, cumin, coriander, fenugreek, cilantro)
• 2.5 cups rich culinary stock or aromatic cooking liquid, plus 2 tbsp cooking oil

Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions

1. Heat oil in a heavy Dutch oven or deep skillet over medium-high heat; brown slow-simmered shredded beef chuck for 5 minutes.
2. Add minced onion, garlic, Yemeni savory hawaij spice, and garlic, cumin, coriander, fenugreek, cilantro, stirring for 2 minutes until deeply aromatic.
3. Add rich tomato-onion broth and pour in the braising liquid; bring to a lively simmer.
4. Cover and braise over medium-low heat for 20–22 minutes until meltingly tender and the sauce is rich and glossy.
5. Stir in whipped herb hulba and flaky flatbread right before serving warm.