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is a rich, flavorful, and gelatinous traditional Egyptian dish made from slow-cooked cow or lamb feet. It’s often enjoyed as a hearty soup or stew, especially in winter, and is believed to be nutritious and beneficial for joints due to its collagen content.Kaware’ (cow trotters) is a high-protein, high-collagen dish with a rich, gelatinous texture. Due to its slow cooking process, it provides essential nutrients, particularly beneficial for joint and skin health. Below is an approximate nutritional breakdown per 1 serving (about 200g of cooked trotters with broth).
Kaware’ Egyptian Cow Trotters.
Course: MainCuisine: egyptDifficulty: mediateServings
4
servingsPrep time
1
hourCooking time
1
hour30
minutesCalories
350
kcalIngredients
2-3 cow trotters (cleaned and cut into pieces)
1 large onion (halved)
1 whole garlic bulb (halved horizontally)
2 bay leaves
1 cinnamon stick
5-6 whole black peppercorns
1 tbsp salt (adjust to taste)
Water (enough to cover the trotters)
- For the Sauce (Tahini or Tomato-Based Options):
- Option 1: Tahini Sauce (Classic Kaware’)
½ cup tahini paste
¼ cup white vinegar or lemon juice
2-3 cloves garlic (minced)
½ tsp cumin
Salt to taste
½ cup broth (from cooking trotters)
- Option 2: Spicy Tomato Sauce
2 tbsp ghee or oil
1 onion (chopped)
3 cloves garlic (minced)
2 tomatoes (blended or grated)
1 tbsp tomato paste
1 tsp chili powder (optional)
1 tsp cumin
Salt & pepper to taste
- Garnish:
Chopped parsley
Lemon wedges
Chili sauce (optional)
Directions
- Preparing the Trotters:
Clean Thoroughly: Scrub the trotters well under running water. Some butchers pre-clean them, but you may need to singe off any remaining hairs.
Blanch (Optional): Boil for 5 minutes, discard the water, and rinse to remove impurities. - Cooking the Trotters:
In a large pot, add trotters, onion, garlic, bay leaves, cinnamon, peppercorns, and salt.
Cover with water (about 2 inches above the meat).
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 4-6 hours (or use a pressure cooker for 1.5-2 hours) until the meat is tender and the broth is rich.
Skim off any foam that forms on top.
Once cooked, remove the trotters and strain the broth. - Prepare the Sauce:
For Tahini Sauce:
Mix tahini, vinegar/lemon juice, garlic, cumin, and salt.
Gradually add warm broth while whisking until smooth.
Pour over the trotters and simmer for 5-10 minutes.
For Spicy Tomato Sauce:
Heat ghee/oil, sauté onion and garlic until golden.
Add tomatoes, tomato paste, spices, and salt. Cook until thickened.
Add the cooked trotters and some broth, simmer for 10 minutes. - Serving:
Serve hot in bowls with broth or sauce.
Garnish with parsley and lemon.
Traditionally eaten with Egyptian bread (baladi) or rice.
Notes
- Cleaning is Key Ensure trotters are well-cleaned to avoid any unpleasant smell.
- Slow Cooking is Best The longer it cooks, the more tender and gelatinous it becomes.
- Variations Some add garlic vinegar for extra tanginess.
- Health Benefits Rich in collagen, often eaten for joint health.
Nutrition Facts
4 servings per container
- Amount Per ServingCalories350
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat
20g
31%
- Saturated Fat 8g 40%
- Sodium 800mg 34%
- Potassium 150mg 5%
- Total Carbohydrate
5g
2%
- Protein 25g 50%
- Calcium 100%
- Iron 3%
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
