Simple and easy Kuurdak recipe

lamb

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is lower in fat, while pork is often less expensive.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: yams

Sweet potatoes offer more nutrients, while yams can be more affordable.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Olive oil is healthier, while sunflower oil is often cheaper.

garlic

🥗Healthier: shallots

💰Cheaper: onions

Shallots provide a milder flavor, while onions are typically less expensive.

Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.

Add cubed lamb and cook until browned on all sides, about 8-10 minutes.

Incorporate diced carrots and potatoes into the skillet, mixing well.

Season with salt, black pepper, cumin, and bay leaves.

Pour in enough water to cover the ingredients and bring to a simmer.

Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 40-50 minutes until meat is tender.

Check occasionally, adding more water if necessary to prevent sticking.

Once cooked, remove from heat and let rest for a few minutes.

Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.

Cooking Techniques

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