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STEWED LAMB MEAT COOKED IN WINE! SECRET DISH FOR A REAL MAN

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Stewed Lamb in Wine

Cultural Context

Stewed Lamb in Wine is a cherished dish in Azerbaijani cuisine, often prepared during festive occasions and family gatherings. The use of wine in cooking reflects the region's rich viticulture and culinary traditions, where slow-cooked dishes are celebrated for their depth of flavor. Today, variations exist across the Caucasus, with each culture adding its unique twist, making it a beloved meal beyond Azerbaijan.

AzerbaijaniAZmain
120 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
2 legs of lamb
onion
tomato
3 hot peppers
white wine
salt
black pepper
carrots
herbs
garlic
parsley
vinegar

red wine

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic red wine

💰Cheaper: beef broth

Non-alcoholic wine offers similar flavor without alcohol.

lamb

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is healthier.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: rice

Sweet potatoes add nutrients and flavor.

1

Cut off the lamb fat and wash the meat.

2

Peel and cut the onion to enhance flavor.

3

Place a tomato under the meat to prevent burning.

4

Add the lamb fat, then the meat, onion, and some tomatoes.

5

Add 3 hot peppers for flavor.

6

Cook on the bonfire for 2 hours with white wine to permeate the meat.

7

Check if the meat foams and add salt and black pepper.

8

Prepare 'hafelekar' with sweet pepper, carrots, herbs, garlic, tomatoes, parsley, and vinegar.

9

Mix the hafelekar ingredients and add salt and water.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingbrowningbraising

Equipment Needed

bonfire

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️Contains Alcohol

Also Known As

Lamb StewWine-Braised Lamb

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