Forgotten Flavor: Zırbaç! | How to Make Lamb Shank Stew?

lamb

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is lower in fat and cost-effective.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is more affordable and has a neutral flavor.

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt is creamier and healthier.

bell peppers

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: cabbage

Cabbage is often less expensive and adds crunch.

Add 4 teacups of olive oil into a pressure cooker.

Chop 1 medium carrot into large pieces and add it to the pressure cooker along with 1 small onion.

Sauté the carrot and onion for a few minutes.

Add 1.6 kg of lamb shank pieces over the sautéed vegetables.

Pour enough hot water into the pot to cover the lamb shanks.

Close the lid of the pressure cooker and bring it to a boil over high heat until the pressure cooker whistle sounds.

Once the whistle sounds, reduce the heat and let it cook on low heat for approximately 45 to 50 minutes.

After cooking, transfer the meat to a large plate and let it cool.

Set aside the meat broth for later use.

Chop the cooled lamb shank into bite-sized pieces, about one finger thick, separating it from the bones.

In a non-stick pan, pour 2-3 tablespoons of oil and add 3-4 sliced pointed peppers.

Sauté the peppers for a few minutes.

Add 1 teaspoon of tomato paste and continue to sauté.

Grate 2 cloves of garlic and stir it into the pan for a few seconds.

Add the shredded lamb meat to the pan and continue to sauté.

Add 200 g of cherry tomatoes, leaving the small ones whole if using large tomatoes.

If available, add a few sprigs of fresh chopped basil; otherwise, add 1 teaspoon of dried basil, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of black pepper.

Adjust the amount of salt and spices according to your taste.

Sauté for another 1 to 2 minutes without overcooking the tomatoes.

Add about 1 glass of the reserved meat broth to the pan, increasing the amount based on servings needed.

Boil on low heat for about 1 minute, then remove from the stove.

Moisten the cooked meat with a few spoons of the meat broth.

Layer some of the meat and vegetables on top of the moistened dish, then drizzle a few spoonfuls of the sauce over it.

Serve hot.

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