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Nablus Green Olive And Beef Shank Braise

Name: Nablus Green Olive And Beef Shank Braise
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Palestinian
Ingredients: 600 g halal beef shank, cut into bite-sized chunks; 200 g pitted green olives, cracked and rinsed to reduce salt; 1 whole yellow onion, diced; 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 1.5 tbsp ground sumac; 1 tsp ground coriander; 3 tbsp lemon juice, freshly squeezed; 500 ml halal beef broth; 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

A comforting citrusy Palestinian braise of slow-cooked halal beef shank and cracked green olives simmered with tangy sumac and toasted coriander.

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

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Technique to learn

Acid-Balance Simmering

Adding fresh citrus juice near the end of braising brightens savory meats without breaking down into bitterness.

Instructions

Step 1: Heat olive oil in a deep pan or Dutch oven over medium-high heat and sear the beef shank pieces until browned, about 6 minutes. Remove beef to a plate.
Step 2: Add diced yellow onion to the pan and cook over medium heat for 5 minutes until soft and translucent.
Stir in ground sumac and ground coriander, cooking for 1 minute until highly aromatic.

Step 4: Return browned beef to the pan, add cracked green olives, and pour in halal beef broth until beef is nearly covered.

Step 5: Bring broth to a gentle simmer, cover with a lid, and cook on low heat for 40 minutes until the beef shank becomes tender.

Step 6: Uncover the pan, stir in fresh lemon juice, and simmer for 5 additional minutes to thicken the citrus sauce.

Step 7: Remove from heat and garnish with chopped fresh cilantro before serving hot alongside warm flatbread or rice.

Cooking tips

Rinse green olives in cold water before adding to control the overall saltiness of the sauce.
Beef shank works best for this braise as its connective tissue breaks down into a rich sauce.
Original home-cooking adaptation inspired by Palestinian; 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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