SWEET SPICED LAMB SHANKS WITH QUINCE
A cross between a Persian stew and Moroccan tagine, the spices in this slow cooked one-pot are mellow. Serve with rice, couscous or flatbreads
Provided by Jane Hornby
Categories Main course
Time 3h10m
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a large frying pan. Season the shanks, then brown in the oil for 10 mins, or until dark golden all over.
- Meanwhile, in a casserole dish or large pan, melt the butter. Soften the onions for 10 mins on a medium heat until they're turning golden, then add the garlic. Heat oven to 160C/140C fan/gas 3.
- Add the strips of lemon zest and spices to the onion pan. Cook for 1 min, then stir in the tomato purée, honey, stock and half the lemon juice. Sit the shanks in the pan, then poke the quince quarters in and around the meat. (It might be quite a tight fit, but the meat will shrink as it cooks.) Bring to a simmer, then cover with a lid and braise in the oven for 2 hrs.
- Remove the lid and cook for 30 mins more. Spoon away any excess fat. The sauce will be fairly thin, so if you prefer a thicker stew, remove the lamb and quinces to a serving plate, then boil the cooking juices until thickened. Season, add the lemon juice and serve with the lamb.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 624 calories, Fat 36 grams fat, SaturatedFat 16 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 14 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 11 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 59 grams protein, Sodium 0.4 milligram of sodium
PERSIAN-SPICED LAMB SHANKS
Rare grilled lamb chops or a roasted leg of lamb can be delightful and are easy to cook if you're in a hurry. However, with a little planning, you'll find it's the shank of the lamb that deserves the most praise. Careful, slow simmering will coax lamb shanks to a flavorful succulence unlike the other cuts. Lamb shanks are versatile, too, easily adaptable to recipes from many different cuisines. This heady Persian spice mixture yields a braise that is complex and nuanced, yet the flavors are balanced, with subtle hints of orange, lime and rosewater. Basmati rice is the perfect accompaniment. Prepare the lamb shanks up to 2 days before serving, if desired. Refrigerate them covered in broth and reheat for 30 minutes in a 350 degree oven or over gentle heat on the stovetop.
Provided by David Tanis
Categories dinner, roasts, main course
Time 2h30m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Trim any excess fat from lamb shanks and season generously with salt. Mix together the cinnamon, nutmeg, cardamom, rosebuds (if using), black pepper and turmeric. Sprinkle evenly over shanks and rub into meat. Let sit at room temperature at least an hour, or wrap and refrigerate overnight, then bring to room temperature.
- Place a Dutch oven or deep, heavy pot over medium-high heat and add oil to a depth of 1/2 inch. When oil is hot, add 2 lamb shanks and fry until nicely browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Remove and set aside, then brown the 2 remaining shanks.
- Meanwhile, put saffron in a small bowl with lime juice, 2 teaspoons rosewater and 1/2 cup warm water. Let steep for 10 minutes. Heat oven to 350 degrees.
- Carefully remove all but 2 tablespoons oil from Dutch oven. Add chopped onion and cook over medium heat until softened and lightly colored, 8 to 10 minutes. Season onion with salt, then add lime zest, orange zest, thyme sprigs and bay leaves. Stir in saffron mixture. Lay in the lamb shanks and add the broth. Bring to a boil, then turn off heat and cover pot.
- Transfer pot to oven and bake for about 1 1/2 hours, covered, until meat is tender when probed and beginning to fall from the bone. Remove lamb shanks to a deep serving dish and keep warm. Strain braising juices through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl, pressing with a wooden spoon to obtain all the liquid (discard thyme, bay leaves and onions). Skim fat, then taste and add salt if necessary. Add 1 more teaspoon rosewater, if desired. Reheat strained juices and pour over lamb shanks. Combine parsley, mint and reserved orange zest and sprinkle over top.
- Use a large spoon to break the tender shank meat into large chunks. Serve in low, wide soup plates, giving each portion a spoonful of the juices. Accompany with steamed Basmati rice, lavash flatbread or a loaf of crusty French bread.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 791, UnsaturatedFat 28 grams, Carbohydrate 15 grams, Fat 52 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 63 grams, SaturatedFat 21 grams, Sodium 1403 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams
LAMB STEAK WITH LEBANESE SPICES
The Lebanese seven-spice mixture baharat (the Arabic word for spices) usually has a base of black pepper and allspice, along with coriander, cumin, clove, cinnamon, nutmeg, but that's not set in stone. Sometimes powdered ginger, cardamom and hot paprika are part of the mix. There are often more than seven spices, and sometimes fewer. It is an all-purpose spice blend, good for adding depth to stews, and as a rub for meat. London broil is what butchers call a boneless piece of meat from nearly any cut that is broiled or grilled and then sliced before serving, almost like a little roast. A butterflied leg of lamb has four such pieces, and grilling each separately is easier than cooking the whole boneless leg. You can buy chops instead, but they usually cost more.
Provided by David Tanis
Categories steaks and chops, main course
Time 1h45m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Lay butterflied lamb leg on a cutting board and cut into 4 equal pieces, approximately 6 ounces each. Trim extraneous fat or gristle.
- Place lamb on a baking sheet and season on both sides with salt and the seven-spice powder. Sprinkle meat with sliced garlic and drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Rub with your hands to coat, massaging the spices into the lamb. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and let stand at room temperature for at least 1 hour, or wrap and refrigerate overnight.
- Put yogurt in a mixing bowl and season with salt. Stir in cucumbers, mint, grated garlic and crushed red pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning. Set aside.
- Put a large cast-iron skillet or stovetop grill pan over medium-high heat. When the pan is hot, add lamb steaks in one layer and cook for about 5 minutes, until nicely browned. Turn pieces and cook for 3 to 4 minutes more, until juices appear on surface, for medium-rare. Transfer lamb to a cutting board and let rest for about 10 minutes before slicing. (Alternatively, broil lamb or grill over coals.)
- While lamb is resting, put 2 tablespoons olive oil in a wide skillet over medium-high heat. When oil is hot, add chard and 1/4 cup water. Season lightly with salt. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes, until chard is just wilted. Remove chard from pan with a slotted spoon and transfer to a serving platter or individual plates.
- Carve lamb on the bias in 1/8-inch-thick slices, against the grain, and place next to the chard. Garnish with dill sprigs, if desired, and serve with a spoonful of cucumber-yogurt sauce. Pass the rest of the sauce separately.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 233, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 14 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 12 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 865 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams
MIDDLE EASTERN SPICED LAMB STEAKS WITH POACHED QUINCE
Steps:
- Poach quince:
- Bring water, sugar, and lemon juice to a simmer in a 2- to 2 1/2-quart saucepan, stirring until sugar is dissolved, then add quince. Cut out a round of parchment or wax paper to fit just inside saucepan and cover quince directly with parchment or wax paper. Simmer, gently stirring once or twice, until quince is tender, about 35 minutes. Drain quince in a sieve set over a bowl and reserve 1/2 cup syrup for sauce.
- Cook lamb (10 minutes before quince is done simmering):
- Pat lamb dry. Stir together salt, pepper, cumin, coriander, and cinnamon in a small bowl, then sprinkle spice mixture all over lamb. Heat oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking. Cook lamb 4 minutes, then turn over and cook 3 minutes more for medium-rare. Transfer lamb to a cutting board and let stand 5 minutes.
- Make sauce while lamb stands:
- Reduce heat to moderate and add reserved quince syrup to skillet, then boil, scraping up any brown bits, until liquid is reduced by almost half, about 2 minutes. Transfer sauce to a gravy boat or small bowl and stir in lemon juice and salt to taste.
- To serve:
- Thinly slice lamb and serve with quince and sauce.
MIDDLE EASTERN SLOW-COOKED STEW WITH LAMB, CHICKPEAS, AND FIGS
From Cooking Light. Per 3/4 c. serving: 310 calories, 6.2 g fat, 21.4 g protein, 44.5 g carb, 6.6 g fiber, 49 mg cholesterol.
Provided by ratherbeswimmin
Categories Stew
Time 1h52m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Let the oil get heating in a large pot over medium-high heat; also coat pan with cooking spray.
- Add in half the cubed lamb; stir/saute 8 minutes or until browned; remove from pan.
- Repeat procedure with remaining lamb.
- Return first batch of lamb back to pot so that all the lamb is now in the pot.
- Add in onion, 1/4 cup water, and garlic; cook 4 1/2 minutes or until lightly browned, scraping pan to loosen browned bits.
- Add in cumin and the next 6 ingredients; cook 30 seconds, stirring constantly.
- Stir in broth and 1 1/2 cups water; bring to a boil.
- Cover, lower heat, and simmer 1 hour.
- Stir in chickpeas and the next 3 ingredients; cover and simmer 20 minutes or until the carrots are done.
- Stir in mint and salt.
- This dish is best when made ahead of time and refrigerated up to 2 days to allow the flavors to meld.
- May reheat in a slow-cooker or on the stove-top if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 395.5, Fat 16.2, SaturatedFat 6.6, Cholesterol 58.7, Sodium 721.1, Carbohydrate 43.9, Fiber 6.6, Sugar 20.1, Protein 20.8
LAMB STEAKS WITH MOROCCAN SPICED RICE
Try these lamb steaks with a Moroccan flavour
Provided by Mary Cadogan
Categories Dinner, Main course
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Put the rice in a pan with water to generously cover, and add the stock cube or powder. Bring to the boil, then simmer for 10-12 mins, until the rice is tender. Drain well.
- Heat the grill and season the steaks or chops. Grill for 3-4 mins on each side until cooked to your liking.
- Meanwhile, heat the oil in a pan, add the onion and fry gently for 5 mins until lightly coloured. Add the garlic and pine nuts, then fry until the nuts are lightly toasted. Stir in the spices, then add the apricots and rice and mix well, heating everything through. Stir through the parsley or coriander and serve with the steaks or chops, adding the lemon wedges for squeezing over.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 635 calories, Fat 31 grams fat, SaturatedFat 11 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 56 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 12 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 37 grams protein, Sodium 1.3 milligram of sodium
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