Description
Camel in Mint & Yogurt Marinade is a Middle Eastern-inspired dish featuring tender camel meat infused with a tangy, herbaceous yogurt-based marinade, perfect for adventurous palates.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs camel meat (loin or fillet preferred)
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil (for cooking)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix Greek yogurt, mint, garlic, lemon juice, cumin, coriander, salt, and pepper to make the marinade.
- Place camel meat in a resealable bag or dish, coat with marinade, seal, and refrigerate for 4–8 hours or overnight.
- Remove meat from marinade and bring to room temperature. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear the camel meat on all sides until browned and cooked to desired doneness (145°F for medium-rare, 160°F for medium).
- Let meat rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve with rice, couscous, or salad.
Notes
- Marinate overnight for the most flavor and tenderness.
- Fresh mint provides the best flavor; use half the amount if using dried.
- Ideal cooking methods also include grilling or roasting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Pan Searing
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
