Braised Lamb With Spinach
| CATEGORY | CUISINE | TAG | YIELD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vegetables, Meats, Grains | March 1991 | 1 | Servings | |
INGREDIENTS
| 8 | Garlic cloves | |
| A 1 1/2-inch cube of peeled | ||
| fresh | ||
| gingerroot | ||
| 6 | T | Vegetable oil |
| 3 | lb | Boneless lamb shoulder |
| trimmed and cut | ||
| into 1 1/2-inch | ||
| pieces | ||
| A 3-inch cinnamon stick | ||
| 7 | Whole cloves | |
| 1 | Bay leaf | |
| 3 | Onions, chopped fine | |
| 1 | T | Ground cumin |
| 1 | T | Ground coriander seeds |
| 1/4 | t | Cayenne |
| 1 | c | Chopped drained canned |
| tomatoes | ||
| 1/2 | c | Plain yogurt |
| 1 | t | Salt |
| 1 1/4 | lb | Fresh spinach, coarse stems |
| discarded and the | ||
| leaves washed well | ||
| and drained | ||
| 1 | t | Fresh lemon juice, or to |
| taste | ||
| 1 | T | Pine nuts, toasted lightly |
INSTRUCTIONS
In a blender puree the garlic and the gingerroot with 1/3 cup water. In a heavy kettle heat 3 tablespoons of the oil over moderately high heat until it is hot but not smoking and in it brown the lamb, patted dry, in batches, transferring it as it is browned with tongs to a bowl. To the skillet add the remaining 3 tablespoons oil, heat it until it is hot but not smoking, and in it fry the cinnamon stick, the cloves, and the bay leaf, stirring, for 30 seconds, or until the cloves are puffed slightly. Add the onions and cook the mixture over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until the onions are golden. Add the garlic puree and cook the mixture, stirring, for 2 minutes, or until the liquid is evaporated. Add the cumin, the coriander, and the cayenne and cook the mixture, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the tomatoes and the yogurt, simmer the mixture, stirring, for 1 minute, and add the lamb, the salt, and 1 cup water. Bring the mixture to a boil and braise it, covered, in a preheated 350F. oven for 1 to 1 1/4 ours, or until the lamb is tender. The lamb mixture may be prepared up to this point 2 days in advance. Let the lamb cool, uncovered, and chill it, covered. Reheat the lamb mixture. In a large saucepan bring 1 inch water to a boil, add the spinach, and steam it, covered, for 2 minutes, or until it is wilted. Drain the spinach in a colander. Spoon off any excess fat from the lamb mixture and add the lemon juice and salt and pepper to taste. Distribute the spinach over the stew and stir it in gently. Transfer the stew to a heated serving dish and sprinkle it with the pine nuts. Serves 6. Gourmet March 1991 Converted by MC_Buster. Converted by MM_Buster v2.0l.
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Nutrition (calculated from recipe ingredients)
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Calories: 4786
Calories From Fat: 2004
Total Fat: 225.3g
Cholesterol: 1663mg
Sodium: 5348.5mg
Potassium: 6867.4mg
Carbohydrates: 180.7g
Fiber: 35g
Sugar: 82.7g
Protein: 504g