J A S O N’s Yemeni Lamb Stew | Gourmet Cooking Made Easy

lamb

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: beef

Chicken is lower in fat, while beef can be more economical.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil offers health benefits, while canola is often less expensive.

Heat a cast iron pot and add 20 ml of olive oil and 20 grams of yellow salted butter; allow the butter to melt.

Add 1 kg of lamb meat and sear on high heat for 4-5 minutes, stirring to brown evenly.

Season with sea salt crystals during searing.

Add 6 green cardamom pods, 1 stick of cinnamon, 1 star anise, 8-10 cloves, and 15-20 black peppercorns to the pot and let them infuse with the meat.

Stir in 8 minced cloves of garlic and cook for a few minutes.

Add 4 teaspoons of turmeric, 4 teaspoons of roasted cumin powder, and 2 tablespoons of coriander powder; allow to sear for another 4-5 minutes.

Add 1 red onion and 1 diced red pepper; cook together to combine flavors.

Stir in 500 grams of baby potatoes and 250 grams of carrots cut into large dices; cook for 3-4 minutes.

Pour in 250 ml of tomato puree and 1 liter of chicken stock; bring to a rapid boil.

Lower the flame and cover, simmering for 1 hour, allowing flavors to meld.

Garnish with 4 tablespoons of curly parsley before serving.

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