Middle_Eastern
Middle Eastern - Stews and Tagines
Arak Tagine / Stew
Chef's Menu Description
A comforting, slow-cooked classic featuring tender cuts braised in a rich, velvety reduction with root vegetables and fresh herbs.
Ingredients
- • 300g lamb shoulder, diced
- • 100g brown lentils, rinsed
- • 100g chickpeas, soaked overnight
- • 1 onion, finely chopped
- • 400g tinned crushed tomatoes
- • 1 tsp ground ginger
- • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- • 2 tbsp olive oil
- • 1.5L beef stock
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Heat the olive oil in a heavy pot and brown the lamb over medium-high heat.
2
Phase 2
Add the onion, ginger, and cinnamon and fry until softened.
3
Phase 3
Add the chickpeas, lentils, crushed tomatoes, and stock, bring to a boil, cover, and simmer gently for 60 minutes.
4
Phase 4
Uncover and simmer for 20 minutes, until the lentils are tender and the broth has thickened.
5
Phase 5
Season with salt and pepper, stir in chopped coriander, and serve hot with lemon wedges.