Persian Celery Stew - Khoreshte Karafs
User Reviews
4.8
75 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
206 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Persian
Persian Celery Stew - Khoreshte Karafs
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Persian celery stew also known as khoresht karafs is a delicious Iranian stew made with celery stalks and herbs. This easy Persian stew can be made vegetarian as well.
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Ingredients
- 4 tbsp olive oil divided
- 7-8 celery stalks chopped into 1/2 inch pieces
- 1 cup fresh mint finely chopped*
- 1 1/2 cup fresh parsley finely chopped
- 1 large yellow onion finely diced
- 1 lb lamb stew meat (cut into 1 inch pieces)
- 1/2 tsp Turmeric
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 4 cups water
- 4 Persian dried limes
- 1 tsp salt
Instructions
- Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add celery, mint, parsley and saute until herbs start getting dark and release their aroma. Set aside.
- In a large pot, heat 2 tbsp olive oil.
- Saute onion until golden.
- Add in lamb meat stew with turmeric and black pepper. Saute until lamb is brown.
- Add in sauteed celery and herbs to the lamb and onion mixture.
- Cook for about a minute. Add in water and bring to simmer.
- Cover and cook for about 45 minutes to and hour until the lamb is fully cooked and tender.
- Pierce the dried Persian limes with a fork and add them to the stew. Cook for about 10-20 minutes until they soften. Press against the pot so they release their sour juice.
- Season with salt.
- Serve warm with Persian style white rice or saffron rice.
Notes
- Too much mint makes the stew bitter, so don't overuse it.
- To make this stew vegetarian, use kidney beans or pinto beans instead of lamb. If using canned red kidney beans, rinse them.
- If you cannot find dried lime, feel free to use lemon/lime juice.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
206kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
16g
(32%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
49mg
(16%)
Sodium
461mg
(19%)
Potassium
389mg
(11%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
1603IU
(32%)
Vitamin C
24mg
(27%)
Calcium
58mg
(6%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 206 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 206kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 49mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 461mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 389mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 1603IU | 32% |
| Vitamin C | 24mg | 27% |
| Calcium | 58mg | 6% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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