Is camel meat tasty?

At its best, camel meat tastes much like lean beef. But certain cuts can be tough, and if the meat comes from an old camel, it can also taste gamey. Hashi had used a shoulder cut, and neither he nor his customers were happy with the results. read more

Well, when I lived in Qatar, my family received a huge leg piece cut of camel meat from my relative who worked at the Prime Minster's farm. For Qataris, camel meat is an integral part of their cuisine. Comparatively, beef is recent entry in their diet. read more

If the camel is old, the meat will be stringy with many hard tendons, in which case it would typically be stewed and taste like pot roast. Younger camels are often roasted, especially for major events, feasts and weddings, as below. read more

French chef Alain Ducasse braised camel meat for five days at a low heat for his camel with duck foie gras at the IDAM restaurant at Doha's Museum of Islamic Art. "Once camel breaks down, it's a very tasty meat," says Webb, who suggests using it in tagines and curries. read more