Karkadeh Tagine / Stew
Middle_Eastern Middle Eastern - Stews and Tagines

Karkadeh Tagine / Stew

Est. Time: 35-45 min  •  6 Preparation Steps

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

  • • 500g lamb shoulder, cubed
  • • 400g okra, trimmed
  • • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • • 400g tinned tomatoes, crushed
  • • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • • 750ml beef stock

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Heat the olive oil in a heavy pot and brown the lamb over high heat.

2
Phase 2

Add the onion and half the garlic and fry for 5 minutes until softened.

3
Phase 3

Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, and stock, cover, and cook on low heat for 60 minutes.

4
Phase 4

Add the okra and simmer for 20 minutes until tender.

5
Phase 5

Fry the remaining garlic with the ground coriander in a small pan until fragrant and stir into the stew.

6
Phase 6

Season with salt and serve hot over rice.