Middle_Eastern
Middle Eastern - Stews and Tagines
Machboos 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, chopped
- • 2 tomatoes, grated
- • 1 tbsp tomato paste
- • 2 dried limes, pierced
- • 1 tsp baharat
- • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- • 2 tbsp olive oil
- • 500ml water
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Brown the lamb in olive oil in a heavy pot over medium-high heat.
2
Phase 2
Add the onion, baharat, and cumin and fry until the onion softens.
3
Phase 3
Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, dried limes, and water, cover, and simmer on low heat for 90 minutes.
4
Phase 4
Remove the lid and simmer until the sauce is thick and glossy.
5
Phase 5
Discard the dried limes and serve the stew over steamed basmati rice.