Lamb Stew Infused with Rose Water Recipe

Name: Lamb Stew Infused with Rose Water Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb lamb; 1 Tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp salt; 2 tsp cumin; 1 onion; 2 cups beef broth; ¼ cup parsley; ½ cup water; 1 Tbsp honey; 1 Tbsp pomegranate juice; ¼ cup apricots; 2 Tbsp cherries; ¼ cup almonds; 1 Tbsp rose water

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Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Servings
6 servings
Calories
303 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Middle Eastern

Lamb Stew Infused with Rose Water Recipe

Vanessa Armstrong

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Here is a Turkish and or Middle Eastern style lamb stew infused with rose water. The dried apricots, cherries, pomegranate juice and honey add a nice sweet note to this wonderful dish. Serve this over rice or couscous.

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Ingredients

Servings

1 lb lamb cut into 1" cubes
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 tsp salt
2 tsp cumin
1 onion medium, sliced thinly
2 cups beef broth
¼ cup parsley fresh, chopped
½ cup water
1 Tbsp honey
1 Tbsp pomegranate juice
¼ cup apricots dried and chopped
2 Tbsp cherries dried and chopped
¼ cup almonds raw, blanched
1 Tbsp rose water (food grade)

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Instructions

In a large pot heat the olive oil and add the lamb cubes. Sprinkle with salt and cumin. Add the onions and stir fry until the meat begins to brown. Optional: Sprinkle 2 tablespoons flour over the lamb if you want a thicker broth.
Add the beef broth and the parsley. Reduce heat to low.
In a small cup whisk together water, honey and pomegranate juice.
Add mixture to the beef.
Cover and cook for about 40 minutes.
Add the apricots, cherries and almonds. Cook for an additional 10 minutes.
Add the rose water.
Allow the stew to sit for about 5 minutes before serving.
Serve with rice or pita bread.

Notes

Note: To blanch the almonds place them in a sauce pan with boiling water for about 5 minutes, drain, cool in cold water then remove all the skins.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 303kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 8g (3%) Protein 15g (30%) Fat 23g (35%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 55mg (18%) Sodium 735mg (31%) Potassium 340mg (10%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 347IU (7%) Vitamin C 6mg (7%) Calcium 49mg (5%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 303 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	303kcal	15%
Carbohydrates	8g	3%
Protein	15g	30%
Fat	23g	35%
Saturated Fat	8g	40%
Trans Fat	1g	50%
Cholesterol	55mg	18%
Sodium	735mg	31%
Potassium	340mg	7%
Fiber	1g	4%
Sugar	5g	10%
Vitamin A	347IU	7%
Vitamin C	6mg	7%
Calcium	49mg	5%
Iron	2mg	11%