Maṣūṣ (Saffron-Vinegar Braised Kid with Celery)

Ingredients

• suckling kid
• sesame oil
• celery leaves
• good vinegar
• saffron
• mastic

Instructions

1. Scald a suckling kid, cut it on its joints, and half-boil it in water.
2. Pour fresh sesame oil (shīraj) into the pot and drop in chopped celery leaves; when they wilt, add the kid.
3. Pour over enough good vinegar to cover, and tint with saffron.
4. Leave on the fire until it settles and is fully cooked.
5. Add a little mastic (muṣṭakā), then serve.