By eatmundo · August 3, 2026
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A traditional Lebanese pearl couscous dish with tender meat and warming spices. This celebratory meal is a staple of Lebanese comfort food.
According to eatmundo's ingredient comparison, the closest dish to Moughrabiyeh from another cuisine is Fattet Mouz Dani (Egypt): the two share 46% of their ingredients.
Ingredients
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- 1
Sauté chopped onions in 30g clarified butter until golden and translucent.
- 2
Sear the lamb shanks in the same pot over high heat to build a rich brown crust.
- 3
Add water to cover and bring to a boil; skim off any foam that rises to the surface.
- 4
Stir in the seven spices and 1 tsp salt, then reduce the heat and simmer gently for 150 minutes, until the meat is fall-off-the-bone tender. Add the 300g pearl onions for the last 30 minutes.
- 5
In a separate dry pan, toast the almonds until golden and set them aside. Then toast the pearl couscous in the same pan with 20g clarified butter until lightly fragrant.
- 6
Lift the shanks and pearl onions out of the pot and keep them warm. Measure 1 L of the meat stock, topping up with water if needed. Pour it over the toasted couscous, stir in the 250g chickpeas and the pearl onions, cover and simmer for 15 minutes, until the couscous is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
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Serve the shanks on a bed of the couscous with chickpeas and pearl onions, and garnish with the toasted almonds.
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Pour any remaining hot stock into a bowl and serve it on the side for spooning over the couscous.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Moughrabiyeh?
Moughrabiyeh is a Lebanese stew made with pearl-like semolina pasta, tender lamb shank, onions, and aromatic spices. Typically served during family gatherings, it is often garnished with toasted almonds and enjoyed as a main course.
Can I use chicken instead of lamb?
Yes, chicken thighs are an excellent and popular substitute.
What is the secret to perfect couscous?
Toast the grains lightly in butter before adding liquid to prevent clumping.
How do I know if the shanks are done?
The meat should pull away from the bone easily when poked with a fork.
Can I make this vegetarian?
Leave out the lamb and use vegetable stock. Add extra chickpeas and hearty root vegetables such as carrots. The clarified butter keeps it vegetarian but not vegan.
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