Middle_Eastern
Middle Eastern - Stews and Tagines
Biryani Bahraini 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
- • 700g lamb shoulder, cubed
- • 1 onion, finely chopped
- • 2 potatoes, cubed
- • 2 courgette, cubed
- • 400g tinned crushed tomatoes
- • 1 tsp ground dried lime
- • 1 tsp ground cumin
- • 2 tbsp olive oil
- • 750ml chicken 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, cumin, and dried lime and fry until the onion is golden.
3
Phase 3
Add the crushed tomatoes and stock, cover, and simmer gently for 45 minutes.
4
Phase 4
Add the potatoes and courgette and simmer for 25 minutes more, until tender.
5
Phase 5
Simmer uncovered for 10 minutes to thicken the sauce.
6
Phase 6
Season with salt and pepper and serve over basmati rice.