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Lamb Stew Infused with Rose Water Recipe

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.

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

Ingredients

  • 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)

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. Add the beef broth and the parsley. Reduce heat to low.
  3. In a small cup whisk together water, honey and pomegranate juice.
  4. Add mixture to the beef.
  5. Cover and cook for about 40 minutes.
  6. Add the apricots, cherries and almonds. Cook for an additional 10 minutes.
  7. Add the rose water.
  8. Allow the stew to sit for about 5 minutes before serving.
  9. 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.
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Nutrition Information

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

% 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%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.