Middle_Eastern
Middle Eastern - Stews and Tagines
Batata Harra 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
- • 600g potatoes, cubed
- • 240g cooked chickpeas
- • 1 onion, finely chopped
- • 3 cloves garlic, minced
- • 2 tbsp harissa
- • 1 tsp ground caraway
- • 400g tinned crushed tomatoes
- • 2 tbsp olive oil
- • 250ml vegetable stock
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Heat the olive oil in a heavy pot and fry the onion and garlic until softened.
2
Phase 2
Stir in the harissa and caraway and fry for 2 minutes until fragrant.
3
Phase 3
Add the potatoes, crushed tomatoes, and stock, cover, and simmer gently for 25 minutes.
4
Phase 4
Add the chickpeas and simmer uncovered for 10 minutes more, until the potatoes are tender.
5
Phase 5
Boil briskly to reduce the sauce until thick and glossy, then season with salt.
6
Phase 6
Rest for 5 minutes and serve hot with flatbread.