Middle_Eastern
Middle Eastern - Stews and Tagines
Makdous 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
- • 2 aubergines, cubed
- • 250g cooked chickpeas
- • 1 onion, chopped
- • 3 tomatoes, chopped
- • 2 tbsp tomato paste
- • 1 tsp ground cumin
- • 1/2 tsp Aleppo pepper
- • 3 tbsp olive oil
- • 200ml water
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Cook the aubergine in olive oil over medium heat until golden on all sides.
2
Phase 2
Add the onion and fry until softened.
3
Phase 3
Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, cumin, Aleppo pepper, and water and simmer for 30 minutes.
4
Phase 4
Stir in the chickpeas and simmer for 10 minutes more.
5
Phase 5
Rest for 10 minutes and serve warm with flatbread.