Cooking on candles. Tajik Damlama Stew. Max Malkiel

lamb

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: beef

Chicken is leaner and more affordable than lamb.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

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

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

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

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

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

Incorporate chopped tomatoes and bell peppers; cook for 5 minutes.

Add chopped carrots and potatoes, stirring to combine.

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

Pour in enough water to cover the ingredients; bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1-1.5 hours until meat is tender.

Add chopped cabbage and cook for an additional 20-30 minutes until cabbage is soft.

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Garnish with chopped parsley and cilantro before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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