TURKISH WALNUT LAMB

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If you like nuts, you will probably enjoy this dish. The taste is hard to describe, it's like nothing I've ever had before -- a little bit nutty, a little bit sweet, a little bit savoury. Goes great with Mean Chef's Perfect Rice (#53520). Serves two very hungry people, or more with a salad.

Provided by Sackville

Categories     Lamb/Sheep

Time 1h5m

Yield 2-3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 large onion, chopped
3 teaspoons butter
400 g diced lamb
1/2 cup chicken stock or 1/2 cup vegetable stock
1/2 cup water
1 1/4 cups finely ground walnuts
3 teaspoons pomegranate syrup
3 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon saffron or 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 lemon, juiced
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Saute the onions in the butter for a couple minutes.
  • Add the lamb and continue lightly frying until the pieces start to brown.
  • Add the stock, cover and simmer gently for 1/2 hour.
  • Meanwhile, prepare the sauce by stirring the water into the ground walnuts.
  • Add the pomegranate syrup and sugar and simmer gently over a low heat for 10 minutes.
  • Add the walnut sauce to the lamb, along with the seasonings and lemon juice.
  • Continue to simmer, covered, over a low heat for another 30 minutes.
  • Adjust the seasonings by adding a little sugar if the dish is too sour or more pomegranate syrup if it is too sweet.
  • Serve with basmati rice.

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