Gourd with Cured Meat and Barley Bread
A tailor invited the Prophet (ﷺ) to a meal which he had prepared, and I went along with the Prophet (ﷺ). The tailor presented barley bread and soup containing gourd and cured meat. I saw the Prophet (ﷺ) picking the pieces of gourd from around the dish, and since then I have kept on liking gourd. — Bukhari
- Serves: 2
- Calories: 170 kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups chopped gourd (bottle gourd, pumpkin, etc.)
- 3–4 cups water
- 200–300g cured meat, sliced or in small pieces
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Method
Step 1 — Cook the gourd: Place the chopped gourd in a pot with water. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 15–20 minutes until soft. Step 2 — Add the cured meat: Add the cured meat slices to the pot. Simmer for another 5–10 minutes to heat through and allow the flavours to blend. Step 3 — Season: Add salt and black pepper to taste. Step 4 — Serve: Pour the gourd & soup into bowls and enjoy with barley bread.