Saltah facts for kids
Bowl of saltah
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| Type | Stew |
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| Place of origin | Yemen |
| Main ingredients | Maraq, fenugreek, sahawiq (chillies, tomatoes, garlic, and herbs) |
Saltah is a very old and popular dish from Yemen, a country in the Middle East. It's often called the national dish of Yemen. Saltah is a type of stew that people mostly eat for lunch. It's especially popular in the northern parts of Yemen.
Saltah is made with a brown meat stew called maraq. It also includes a fluffy foam made from fenugreek and a spicy sauce called sahawiq. This sauce is a mix of chillies, tomatoes, garlic, and herbs, all ground together like a salsa.
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What is Saltah?
Saltah is a hearty and flavorful stew. It is usually served hot in a stone pot. People often add other ingredients to their saltah. Common additions include rice, potatoes, scrambled eggs, and various vegetables.
How to Eat Saltah
Traditionally, saltah is eaten with a special Yemeni flatbread called khubz mulawah. People use pieces of this bread to scoop up the stew. It acts like a spoon or fork, making it a fun and interactive meal.
History of Saltah
Saltah is a very old dish, with some people believing it is thousands of years old. In the past, it was a simple dish. It was mainly made from maraq (meat stew) and hulbah (fenugreek).
Saltah as Charitable Food
During the time of the Ottoman Empire, saltah was sometimes used as a charitable food. Wealthy people or mosques would donate leftover food. This food was then used to make saltah for those in need. This shows how important and versatile the dish has been throughout history.
How Saltah Developed
Over time, saltah has changed and grown. It eventually split into two main dishes. These are saltah and a similar dish called fahsah. Both are important parts of Yemeni cooking today.
See also
In Spanish: Saltah para niños
