Paya (پائے) — Trotters Stew
Slow-cooked beef or goat trotters in a rich, gelatinous spiced broth — traditionally a breakfast dish.
Why It Works
Trotters are almost pure collagen; 8+ hours of simmering converts it to gelatin, creating a lip-sticking, body-rich broth impossible to achieve with any other cut.
Key Ingredients
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