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Turkish Lamb Stew with Smoked Eggplant
Turkey
Family Favorites, A Thousand and One Spices
High ProteinTraditional
- 4servings
- 450 kcal/serving
- advanced
Utensils needed
Clay pot
Oven
About this recipe
This Turkish lamb stew with smoked eggplant is a culinary gem of the Middle East, loaded with aromas, depth of flavor, and an unmistakable mellow texture.
Inspired by traditional Ottoman kitchens, the dish combines lamb meat cooked slowly until it falls apart, with tomatoes, onion, and spices like cumin, cinnamon, and paprika.
What distinguishes it is the oven-roasted eggplant, whose smoked pulp is incorporated into the stew to provide a unique and seductive nuance.
Ideally served with pilaf rice or flatbread, it is perfect for celebrations, family gatherings, or any occasion deserving a memorable feast.
Instructions
1
Step 1
Roast the whole eggplants in the oven at 200°C for 30-40 minutes until the skin is burnt and the pulp is very tender.
You will need:
2 unitsEggplants
2
Step 2
Meanwhile, in a clay pot, sauté the chopped onion with olive oil until golden. Add the garlic, lamb cubes, and spices, and sauté for 10 minutes.
You will need:
2 tablespoonsOlive oil1 unitOnion2 clovesGarlic600 gLamb (leg in cubes)1 teaspoonGround cumin1 teaspoonSweet paprika1 pinchGround cinnamon
3
Step 3
Add the crushed tomato and a little hot water. Cover and let stew over low heat for 1 hour and 15 minutes or until the lamb is very tender.
You will need:
400 gCrushed tomato100 mlWater
4
Step 4
Remove the burnt skin from the eggplants and add their pulp to the stew. Cook everything together for 10 more minutes to integrate flavors.
5
Step 5
Serve hot with some chopped parsley on top. Accompany with pita bread or pilaf rice.
You will need:
to tasteFresh parsley
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