Ras Al-Asfour – Recipe for Ras Al-Asfour – How to Prepare Ras Al-Asfour

Ras Al-Asfour – Recipe for Ras Al-Asfour – How to Prepare Ras Al-Asfour

Ras Al-Asfour is a delicious dish known for its unique flavor and high nutritional value. It's easy to prepare, taking just 20 minutes for preparation and an additional 30 minutes for cooking. Here's a recipe for four people with step-by-step instructions.

Ingredients for Ras Al-Asfour:

 

• 500 grams of minced meat
• 2 medium onions, finely chopped
• 4 cloves of crushed garlic
• 1 cup of chopped parsley
• 1 teaspoon of black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon of cumin
• 1 teaspoon of dried coriander
• 1 teaspoon of salt
• 1 teaspoon of curry powder
• 2 cups of vegetable oil (for frying)
• 1 teaspoon of ginger
• 2 medium tomatoes, diced
• 1 tablespoon of tomato paste
• 1 cup of warm water

Steps to Prepare Ras Al-Asfour:

1. Mix the spices:

   • In a small bowl, combine cumin, black pepper, salt, coriander, and curry powder. Mix well until the spices are evenly combined.

2. Prepare the meat mixture:

   • In another large bowl, place the minced meat. Add half of the crushed garlic, half of the chopped onions, and half of the prepared spice mixture. Using your hands, mix everything thoroughly until well combined.

3. Shape the meatballs:

   • Form small balls from the meat mixture, about the size of a cherry.

4. Fry the meatballs:

   • Heat the vegetable oil in a medium-sized pot over medium heat. Once hot, fry the meatballs until they are half-cooked, then remove them from the oil and place them on paper towels to drain any excess oil.

5. Prepare the sauce:

   • In the same pot, heat a little oil and sauté the remaining garlic and onion until they soften.
   • Add the remaining spice mixture, diced tomatoes, and tomato paste. Stir the ingredients until they are well mixed.

6. Simmer the meatballs:

   • Pour in the warm water, and bring the sauce to a boil. Add the half-cooked meatballs back into the pot and simmer everything together for about 10 minutes, allowing the meatballs to cook fully and the flavors to blend.

7. Serve:

   • Remove the pot from heat and transfer the Ras Al-Asfour to a serving dish. Serve hot, and enjoy with your family or guests.

Enjoy your meal!