The Saudi Marqouq is one of the famous dishes that embody the heritage of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, as it is characterized by its delicious taste and simple components that reflect the simplicity of life in the past, and it is considered one of the popular foods that are attended on family occasions and holidays, and it is served with fresh bread or rice.
How to make Saudi Marqouk step by step
You will need some ingredients:
Half a kilo of sheep meat or chicken, medium pieces.
4 potatoes cut into thick slices.
3 grains of finely chopped tomatoes.
A grain of onions finely chopped.
3 cloves of mashed garlic.
4 cups of meat broth or water
Spices: salt, black pepper, cumin, turmeric, and problem spices.
Marquok dough, can be purchased or prepared in home.
3 tablespoons of vegetable oil.
How to prepare
If you prefer to prepare the dough in the dough, mix two cups of flour with a little salt and water until you get a firm dough, divide the dough into small balls, then spread it with a chopy until it becomes very thin.
In a large saucepan, heat the oil, then add the chopped onions and stir until it wither, add the mashed garlic and stir with the onions for one minute, then add the pieces of the meat and stir until the color changes.
Add chopped tomatoes and spices (salt, pepper, cumin, turmeric) and stir the ingredients well.
Pour the meat broth or water and let the mixture boil over medium heat.
After the meat is slightly cooked, add the potato slices to the pot and leave it until they are tender and cut the thin dough into long slices or small squares.
Add the dough pieces to the pot and let it cook with the broth until they are tender and become soft.
After all the ingredients ripen, serve hot with fresh bread or rice.
Tips to prepare delicious Marquoes
You can add vegetables such as carrots or zucchini to add an additional flavor, and make sure that the dough is very thin until it ripens quickly and the flavor of the broth is absorbed.
It is preferable to use sheep meat to get a stronger flavor, but it can be replaced with chicken.
