Shuwa (Omani Smoked Lamb) – 270-Minute Recipe
Shuwa is a traditional Omani dish where a whole leg of lamb is marinated in a fragrant spice rub, slow‑roasted, and then smoked over charcoal for a deep, smoky flavor. It is served alongside lightly seasoned Canary basmati rice, making it a hearty centerpiece for family gatherings or special occasions.
Recipe by Mohammed Moosa· Structured by ReelsMeals
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Ingredients
- 4 2/5 lb leg of lamb
- Shuwa spice rub
- 2 cup Canary basmati rice
- 4 tbsp ghee
- aromatics (e.g., bay leaves, cloves, cardamom)
- salt
- 1 head garlic
- 2 cup water
Instructions
- 1Preheat the oven to 428°F (428°F).
- 2Using a sharp knife, pierce the leg of lamb all over and insert whole garlic cloves into the holes to infuse flavor.
- 3Generously rub the entire lamb with the Shuwa spice rub, ensuring the mixture coats all surfaces, then cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours (up to 24 hours for maximum flavor).
- 4Line a large baking tray with a wire rack; place the marinated lamb on the rack and add 2 cups of water to the tray to create steam during cooking.
- 5Wrap the lamb tightly with two sheets of baking parchment or foil, then cover with two sheets of heavy-duty aluminum foil to seal in moisture.
- 6Bake the wrapped lamb at 428°F for 30 minutes, then lower the oven temperature to 338°F (338°F) and continue baking for 3 hours and 30 minutes, or until the meat is tender and easily pulls away from the bone.
- 7While the lamb is roasting, prepare the rice: bring a pot of water to a boil, add the washed Canary basmati rice, aromatics, and a pinch of salt, and cook for about 10 minutes until the grains are 90 % done.
- 8Drain the rice, return it to the pot, and steam over the lowest heat for an additional 10 minutes, keeping the lid on; fluff with a fork before serving.
- 9When the lamb has finished its oven time, remove the foil and place a small piece of charcoal on a heat‑proof dish beside the meat; drizzle the charcoal with a tablespoon of ghee and quickly cover the lamb again to allow it to smoke for 30 minutes.
- 10After smoking, remove the charcoal, uncover the lamb, and let it rest for 10 minutes before carving.
- 11Carve the smoked lamb into serving portions and arrange on a platter alongside the steamed rice.
- 12Optionally, serve with a side sauce such as a yogurt‑mint dip or a tomato‑based chutney.
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Insert garlic early
Pierce the lamb and insert whole garlic cloves before applying the spice rub.
Create steam in the oven
Add 2 cups of water to the tray beneath the lamb to generate steam while it bakes.
Rest before carving
Let the smoked lamb rest for 10 minutes after removing the charcoal before carving.
Partial rice cooking
Cook the rice until 90 % done, then steam it for a final 10 minutes with the lid on.
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Frequently asked questions
- How long does it take to make Shuwa (Omani Smoked Lamb)?
- About 4 hours 30 minutes in total: 30 minutes of prep and 4 hours of cooking.
- How many servings does this Shuwa (Omani Smoked Lamb) recipe make?
- This recipe makes 4 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.
- Where does this Shuwa (Omani Smoked Lamb) recipe come from?
- It was shared by Mohammed Moosa on instagram.com. ReelsMeals structured the original post into this step-by-step card; the original is linked above.