Name: Traditional Sago Soup Bil Lahem Wal Za'atar Wal Bathin Wal Khodar from Saudi Arabia
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Saudi Arabia
Ingredients: 1 cup sago pearls (tapioca pearls); 4 cups whole milk; 2 cups water; 200g minced lamb or beef; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or ghee; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 medium carrot, finely diced; 1 small zucchini, finely diced; 1/2 cup green peas; 2 tablespoons za'atar spice blend; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/2 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste); 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 3 tablespoons sugar (optional, for subtle sweetness); 1/2 cup mixed roasted nuts (pistachios, almonds, pine nuts), roughly chopped; 2 tablespoons fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped (for garnish); 2 tablespoons rose water (optional, for aroma)

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Sago Soup Bil Lahem Wal Za'atar Wal Bathin Wal Khodar 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia

A variation of Sago Soup with added minced meat, za'atar, vegetables, and roasted nuts, offering a savory, fragrant, colorful, and nutty dessert soup made from sago pearls, milk, and spices.

Savory Fragrant

Made with

Sago pearls milk spices minced meat

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