Asida Al-Raghida with Meat – Ingredients and Cooking Method

Asida Al-Raghida with Meat – Ingredients and Cooking Method

Asida Al-Raghida with meat is a traditional dish widely popular in the Gulf region, particularly in Saudi Arabia. It is a hearty and nutritious meal rich in vitamins, minerals, and proteins, often served alongside salads and appetizers.

Here’s the recipe for preparing Asida Al-Raghida with meat.

Ingredients for Asida Al-Raghida with Meat

Main Ingredients:

• 5 medium-sized pieces of meat with bones
• 2 onions, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon of salt and spices (as desired)
• 3 tomatoes, blended
• 2 red chili peppers (or to taste)
• 1 cup of green beans, sliced
• 3 cinnamon sticks
• 3 medium-sized carrots
• 2 dried limes (loomi)
• A small amount of flour and oats (with a ratio of 2:1, more flour than oats)

Filling Ingredients:

• 3 onions, chopped into small pieces
• 1 small teaspoon of spices
• 1 green pepper, chopped into small pieces
• 3 tomatoes, diced
• A pinch of ground dried lime (loomi)

Cooking Method for Asida Al-Raghida with Meat

1. Boil the Meat:

   • Place the meat in a pot with water, salt, and black pepper. Boil for 60 minutes.
   • Add the dried limes (loomi) after 30 minutes of boiling.

2. Prepare the Sauce:

   • Sauté the chopped onion in a separate pan and add a tablespoon of spices. Stir in the blended tomatoes.
   • Once the mixture thickens, add it to the meat broth. Optionally, you can add the red chili peppers at this stage while sautéing the onion.
   • Add the carrots and green beans to the broth.

3. Prepare the Asida:

   • Mix oats and flour, ensuring the flour is twice the amount of oats.
   • Remove the meat from the broth, and gradually add the oats and flour mixture to the broth while stirring with a wooden spoon until the asida reaches a thick consistency.
   • Once the mixture thickens, return the meat to the pot, reduce the heat, and let it simmer for another 20 minutes.

4. Prepare the Filling:

   • Sauté the onions in oil or butter until golden brown.
   • Add a small amount of salt, spices, and ground dried lime.
   • Add the diced tomatoes and stir until the mixture thickens, then add the chopped green pepper and cook together until everything blends well.

5. Assemble the Dish:

   • Pour the asida into a serving dish and top it with the prepared filling.
   • Your Asida Al-Raghida with meat is now ready to serve.

Enjoy this delicious and hearty meal!