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Fasouliya
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Fasouliya – white beans and lamb

Beans that melt in the mouth, lamb and tomato: fasouliya is the stew that tastes of home in Iraq.

15,90 €

Tender white beans, slowly braised until they melt on the tongue, meet succulent pieces of lamb in a deep, aromatic tomato sauce. A scattering of fresh herbs lifts the dish, while fragrant basmati rice soaks up every bit of the savoury broth. A warming Iraqi classic that carries the calm of long, patient cooking in each hearty spoonful.

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Tree nuts (almonds, hazelnuts, walnuts, cashews, pecan, Brazil nuts, pistachios, macadamia) · Celery

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Fasouliya simply means ‘beans’ – and anyone who grew up in Iraq associates the word with a pot that’s been sitting on the stove for hours. We serve ours with lamb and basmati rice.

A dish that takes its time

White beans need patience. Only after a long, slow simmer do they turn soft enough to melt in the mouth and thicken the tomato sauce. The lamb cooks along with them and gives the sauce its depth. Fresh herbs go in at the very end.

Timman and marag

In Iraqi cooking, rice is called timman and the stew that goes with it marag. Together they make the classic lunch: rice on the plate, sauce on top. Fasouliya is one of the best-known marag dishes, along with bamia made with okra.

Beans, okra, potatoes: our stews compared

  • Fasouliya: white beans, lamb, tomato, herbs.
  • Bamia: okra with lamb in tomato sauce, rice with toasted nuts.
  • Yakhnet el-lahma: lamb and potatoes in a golden spiced sauce, in a clay pot.

What goes with it

A light, zesty salad is the best partner – tabbouleh with parsley and lemon, for example. If you like, begin with something small such as kishk. Stews are easy to prepare for lots of guests at family gatherings and funeral receptions – find out more about our catering.

FAQ

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What is fasouliya?

Fasouliya means ‘beans’ in Arabic. This Iraqi dish is white beans and pieces of lamb stewed in tomato sauce, eaten with rice.

How is fasouliya different from bamia?

Both are stewed with lamb in tomato sauce. Fasouliya has white beans and fresh herbs; bamia has okra and comes with rice topped with toasted nuts.

Is fasouliya a heavy dish?

It’s filling – beans, lamb and rice. So a light salad is all you need to start.

Can I order extra fasouliya?

Yes, fasouliya is also listed as an extra portion under the extras on our menu.

Is the meat halal?

Yes, all the meat at Dunya is halal.