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Iranian Dried Lime And Yellow Split Pea Beef Stew

Name: Iranian Dried Lime And Yellow Split Pea Beef Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Iranian
Ingredients: 1 lb stewing beef chuck, cut into bite-sized cubes; 0.5 cup yellow split peas, rinsed and drained; 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 2 whole dried limes, pierced with a fork; 1 tsp ground turmeric; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 2.5 cups halal beef broth; 1 tsp sea salt

Comforting cubed beef simmered with yellow split peas, warming turmeric, and whole dried limes for a signature citrusy finish.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 50 min
Total: 65 min

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Technique to learn

Dried Lime Infusion

Piercing dried sun-cured limes and simmering them whole infuses braises with a dark, complex fermented citrus acidity.

Instructions

Step 1: Heat vegetable oil in a heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat, add the diced onion, and cook until golden brown for 6 minutes.
Step 2: Add the beef cubes and ground turmeric to the pot, searing the meat on all sides until evenly browned, roughly 5 minutes.
Stir in the tomato paste and yellow split peas, roasting them with the beef for 2 minutes to cook out the raw tomato flavor.

Step 4: Pour in the halal beef broth and submerge the pierced dried limes into the liquid.

Step 5: Bring the stew to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for 40 minutes until the beef and split peas are fully tender.

Step 6: Uncover, stir in the salt, and press down lightly on the dried limes with a spoon to release their fragrant citrus notes into the broth.

Step 7: Simmer uncovered for 5 final minutes to let the stew thicken slightly before ladling into bowls.

Cooking tips

Piercing the dried limes allows the hot broth to penetrate the inner hollow core, infusing the stew with authentic Iranian tartness.
Rinsing split peas beforehand removes residual dust and prevents excess foam from forming during the initial simmer.
Original home-cooking adaptation inspired by Iranian; regional versions vary.
Use halal-certified meat, poultry, stock, sauces, cheese and other processed ingredients. Check labels and avoid cross-contamination. Recipe screening is not halal certification.

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