Tashreeb is a traditional Middle Eastern Recipe that consists of chicken cooked in a tomato Stew with carrots, potatoes, and eggplant. This stew is then served over the bread, which is soaked in the broth of the stew giving a wet and soft texture. This recipe is considered a traditional Ramadan dish in the Gulf Arab region, which is served during Iftar.

When I was living in Kuwait for 18 years, we always spent Ramadan, which is an important Islamic month for us. It is common that when we break our fast during iftar, we cook many traditional foods that are delicious and healthy.

When we break our iftar, we always served this popular Kuwaiti stew dish served on a bread called tashreeb. The first time I tried this dish was from my Kuwaiti Auntie it is delicious and healthy since it is filled with vegetables and is rich in different spices. This recipe is found among Iraqi, Kuwaiti, and Emirati locals.

What is Tashreeb?

Tashreeb (تشريب) is a traditional Gulf Arabian and Iraqi dish that consists of meat (lamb or chicken) cooked in a stew with vegetables such as tomatoes, onions, and carrots. The stew is then served on top of the bread, which is then soaked in the broth of the stew, giving a soft and moist texture.

Tashreeb is a popular dish in many countries in the Middle East, including Iraq, Kuwait, and Saudi Arabia, and it is often served during special occasions and celebrations. The preparation and seasoning of tashreeb can vary depending on the region and personal preference, but it is generally known for its rich and flavorful taste.

Recipe Ingredients

Here are the ingredients to make this delicious chicken tashreeb recipe:

Meat: I am using chicken as my source of protein since it is easier and faster to cook than lamb.

Vegetables: To make this stew dish nutritious and healthy, I added carrots, potatoes, and eggplant.

Flatbread: I am using brown Saj bread which is a type of Middle Eastern flatbread used on shawarmas.

Tomatoes and Tomato Paste: These two ingredients are important to redden the stew and give a sweet and tangy flavor.

Herbs: The onion and garlic help enhance the flavor of the tashreeb. Furthermore, I added chopped parsley leaves which I add to the stew and garnish as well.

Spices: Of all the ingredients, the spices are the most important one since this is what gives the flavor of your stew. Here is the list of spices I used for my tashreeb:

• Cumin Powder
• Turmeric Powder
• Curry Powder
• Cloves
• Cinnamon Stick
• Black Lemon
• Bay Leaves
• Cardamom Pods
• Salt
• Black Pepper

Other Ingredients: Lastly, you will need water to make a stew, and vegetable oil for sautéing the chicken, the herbs & spices.

Step by Step Instruction

Here are the step to make this delicious tashreeb

Step 1: First, I pour a few tablespoons of vegetable canola oil into the cooking pot.

Step 2: Once the oil is hot, I add chopped garlic followed by onion. I mixed to stir till it turns translucent.

Step 3: Next, I added the chopped tomatoes and give a stir for a few minutes till it becomes soft. I recommend that you use a masher so the tomatoes will turn into a paste.

Step 4: Add the chicken and give it a quick stir for a few minutes. The chicken doesn't have to be fully cooked since the rest will be done by simmering in the water.

Steps 6 and 7: I add all the spices and herbs. Mix to stir. After that, add the tomato paste and mix it thoroughly.

Step 8: Next, pour the water into the pot. Adjust in high heat and wait till it started to boil. Lower the heat and let it simmer for 30 to 35 minutes. Once you reach 15 minutes of simmering, add the carrots to the stew. After you reach 20 minutes, add the potatoes and then continue simmering.

Steps 9 and 10: After simmering for 30 minutes, add the eggplant to the stew. Simmer for 5 more minutes or until it becomes soft. Add the chopped parsley and gently mix to stir. You can turn off the heat and set it aside.

Step 11 and 12: Cut the large flatbread into smaller pieces using your hand and place it on a plate. Pour the hot stew over and garnish it with chopped parsley. Enjoy!

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Other Gulf Arabian Recipes

Here are other Kuwaiti and Gulf Arabian recipes that you can cook at home:

• Daqoos - A Gulf Arabian tomato sauce recipe that is usually served with kabsa, majboos or mandi.
  
• Majboos - A national food of Kuwait which is a chicken dish and spiced rice.

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