"Marak temani is a traditional Yemenite soup which owes its flavor and spiciness to a spice blend typical of this country called hawaij...."
INGREDIENTS
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2 lb stewing beef (, cubed)
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3 tablespoons hawaij ((recipe below))
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2 onions (, thinly sliced)
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4 cloves garlic (, halved)
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1 marrow bone
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4 tomatoes
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1 bunch cilantro (, tied into a "bouquet garni")
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2½ quarts beef broth
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Salt
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Pepper
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4 potatoes (, peeled and cut into chunks)
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½ bunch cilantro (, chopped (for garnish))
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5 tablespoons coriander seeds
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5 tablespoons cumin seeds
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4 tablespoons black peppercorns
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2 tablespoons cardamom seeds
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1 teaspoon cloves
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2 teaspoons nutmeg
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2 tablespoons turmeric
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8 tablespoons fenugreek seeds
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4 cups water
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1 tomato
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4 garlic cloves
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Juice of ½ lemon
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1 teaspoon salt
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½ teaspoon cumin
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1 teaspoon s'hug ((optional))
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Dutch oven
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Food processor