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| Alternative names | Haneeth |
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| Course | Lunch, Dinner |
| Place of origin | Arabian Peninsula |
| Region or state | Arabian Peninsula |
| Main ingredients | Lamb |
Haneeth, is a slow-roasted lamb dish from Arabian Peninsula. It is very popular dish all around Arabian Peninsula. Haneeth is cooked in a Tannour oven and has a different spice rub. Haneeth is usually served on a plate of rice. [1] [2]
Haneed is prepared by dry-rubbing chunks of bone-in lamb with a spice rub, which is then cooked in the oven for six hours on a very low temperature. This ensures that the meat is succulent and tender.
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