Egyptian Mombar (Rice-Stuffed Intestines)

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Turn and scrub the casings repeatedly with salt, flour, and vinegar, then rinse until completely clean.

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2 pounds cleaned sheep intestines

1 1/2 cups Egyptian or short-grain rice, rinsed

2 tomatoes, finely chopped

1 onion, finely chopped

1/2 cup each chopped parsley, dill, and coriander

2 tablespoons tomato paste

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon ground coriander

Salt and black pepper

2 tablespoons oil, plus more for frying

Broth for poaching

Vinegar and flour, for cleaning

Never pack the filling tightly.

Poach before frying; browning raw stuffed casing first can burst it.

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