Eggplant and Lamb Stew

The Arabic name (which I can’t remember) means ‘It cooks itself.’ Most Middle Eastern food is time-consuming to make; this name implies that the cook is embarrassed to serve something so simple. Best served over rice.

Step: 1

In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat, and brown the lamb on all sides. Mix in the eggplants, tomatoes, onions, green bell peppers, and garlic. Cook and stir until tender and lightly browned.

Step: 2

In a small bowl, blend the tomato paste and water. Mix into the pot with the lamb. Season lamb with allspice, salt, and pepper. Reduce heat, and simmer about 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally, until the meat shreds easily with a fork. Add a little water as necessary to keep the ingredients moist.

Per Serving: 292 calories; protein 18.2g; carbohydrates 20.8g; fat 16.2g; cholesterol 68.2mg; sodium 871.3mg.

The name of “stew” can refer to both a food and a cooking method. Stewing involves slowly cooking piece of meat, vegetables or beans in a tastefull water based . It’s similar to braising, but it does have a few notable differences. The raw animal vested is chopped into few of pieces instead of being cooked whole , and the water based material completely covers the essential in a stew as different to a braise’s halfway all of it . When meat or vegetables are cooked using this method, the resulting dish is called stew.

Stew has a reputation for making a rib-sticking meal that comfortable you up on a freezing , winter day. It’s right that ; a bowl of old menu of beef stew does have warming properties , but stew’s comfort factor more than a way beyond protecting you from the cold . It’s all about those tender chunks of food and vegetables, swimming in a thick, ultra-rich gravy. The more they come together creates the greatest comfort food, no matter the weather.