YAKHANIT BATATA (POTATO STEW)

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If you are a stew lover, this is the one for you! A rich deep blend of flavors. Lamb slowly cooked with potatoes and garnished with parsely/cilantro. A dish sure to fill your eyes and stomach. Posted for ZWT6. A Syrian recipe

Provided by Elaniemay

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 2h15m

Yield 1 stew, 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 lbs potatoes
1 lb boneless lamb shank (or beef stew meat)
1/3 cup chopped parsley or 1/3 cup cilantro
1 minced garlic clove
1 chopped onion
2 tablespoons lemon juice (optional)
2 tablespoons canola oil (or 1 tablespoon ghee)
oil (for frying)
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon allspice
1/4 teaspoon rosemary
salt

Steps:

  • Put lamb shanks in a pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil and remove all froth. Add salt and allspice. Reduce the heat and let simmer for 2 hours.
  • Peel the potatoes and dice into 2cm cubes. Deep fry in canola oil and leave them on paper towels to absorb excess oil.
  • Saute the onion. When translucent, add mined garlic and stir for a minute.
  • Then add the meat and stock to the onion and stir in the potatoes.
  • Season with the rest of the spices and adjust the salt. Let simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Add parsely/cilantro 3 minutes before turning the heat off. mix gently.
  • Serve hot with peppered rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 297.3, Fat 10.8, SaturatedFat 3.2, Cholesterol 51, Sodium 49, Carbohydrate 31.5, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 1.9, Protein 18.6

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