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Iranian Saffron Carrot And Dried Lime Beef Stew

Name: Iranian Saffron Carrot And Dried Lime Beef Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Iranian
Ingredients: 600 g halal beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes; 4 medium carrots, julienned into thin matchsticks; 1 large yellow onion, diced; 3 whole dried lime, limoo omani, pierced with a fork; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 0.25 tsp saffron threads, bloomed in 2 tbsp warm water; 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice; 3 tbsp olive oil

A bright Persian braise combining seared beef chuck with pan-sautéed carrot matchsticks, fragrant saffron, and sun-dried limes in a tangy tomato broth.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 60 min
Total: 75 min

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Technique to learn

Limoo Omani Infusion

Piercing whole sun-dried limes allows hot broth to extract deep citrus-tart notes without crushing the seeds which cause excessive bitterness.

Instructions

Step 1: Pierce the dried limes with a fork and soak them in warm water for 15 minutes to soften and release bitterness.
Step 2: Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat, add diced onions, and cook until golden brown for 6 minutes.
Step 3: Add beef chuck cubes and sear until browned on all sides, then stir in tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes to deepen flavor.

Step 4: Pour in 2.5 cups of hot water, add soaked dried limes, cover, and simmer on low heat for 45 minutes until beef is tender.

Step 5: In a separate pan, heat remaining olive oil and sauté julienned carrots for 5 minutes until softened and bright orange.

Step 6: Transfer sautéed carrots, bloomed saffron water, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper into the stew pot; simmer uncovered for 15 minutes until sauce thickens.

Cooking tips

Pre-sautéing carrots preserves their structural integrity and vibrant orange color in the stew.
Adjust lemon juice at the very end to balance the sweet natural sugars of the carrots with acid.
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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