Tag: Lamb Belly

Shorbat Al-Kersha (شربة الكرشة): Traditional Tripe & Wheat Soup from Makkah

Shorbat Al-Kersha (شربة الكرشة): Traditional Tripe & Wheat Soup from Makkah

Shorbat Al-Kersha is a comforting, traditional soup made with tender lamb tripe and hearty grains, simmered slowly with fragrant spices and tomato. This beloved dish, passed down through generations in Makkah, carries a deep, savory flavor and thick texture that’s perfect for colder days or 

Al-Saqat (السقط) – a Hearty Hijazi Dish with Kersha (Lamb Belly or Tripe)

Al-Saqat (السقط) – a Hearty Hijazi Dish with Kersha (Lamb Belly or Tripe)

Al-Saqat is a traditional Hijazi dish made with Kersha—lamb belly or tripe—slow-cooked in tomatoes, garlic, spices, and chickpeas. This dish carries deep roots in the kitchens of Makkah, where my grandmother Khadija lovingly prepared it for family gatherings. Rich, comforting, and full of bold flavors,