Haneed , also known as ''hanida'' ( ar, الحنيذ) is a slow-roasted lamb dish from Yemen, It is also a shared dish in places like

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. It is very popular in Yemeni restaurants around the world. It is also similar to

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, but haneed is cooked in a tannour oven and has a different spice rub. Haneed is usually served on a plate of rice.

Preparation

Haneed is prepared by dry-rubbing chunks of bone-in lamb with a spice rub, which is then cooked in the oven for six hours on a very low temperature. This ensures that the meat is succulent and tender.

References

{{ref-list Yemeni cuisine Rice dishes Lamb dishes