Kuymak Tagine / Stew
Middle_Eastern Middle Eastern - Stews and Tagines

Kuymak Tagine / Stew

Est. Time: 20-30 min  •  5 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

  • • 200g lamb shoulder, cubed
  • • 400g tinned white beans, drained
  • • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • • 400g tinned tomatoes, crushed
  • • 1 tsp sweet paprika
  • • 2 tbsp butter
  • • 500ml beef stock

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Melt the butter in a heavy pot and brown the lamb over high heat.

2
Phase 2

Add the onion and fry for 5 minutes, then stir in the tomato paste and paprika and cook for 2 minutes.

3
Phase 3

Add the tomatoes and stock, bring to a boil, cover, and cook on low heat for 60 minutes.

4
Phase 4

Add the white beans and simmer uncovered for 15 minutes until the sauce thickens.

5
Phase 5

Season with salt and serve hot with rice.