Turkmen Food | Çopan tagamlary

lamb

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and less expensive than lamb.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola oil is a budget-friendly option.

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

Add chopped onions and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Add cubed lamb and brown on all sides, about 8-10 minutes.

Add chopped tomatoes, bell peppers, and carrots; cook for 5 minutes.

Sprinkle in cumin, black pepper, and salt; stir to combine.

Add diced potatoes and mix well with the meat and vegetables.

Pour in enough water to cover the ingredients, about 4 cups.

Add bay leaves and bring to a boil over high heat.

Reduce heat to low and cover; simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours until lamb is tender.

Stir occasionally and add more water if needed to prevent sticking.

Remove bay leaves before serving.

Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.

Cooking Techniques

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