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Palestinian Lemon And Mint Stewed Lamb With Zucchini

Name: Palestinian Lemon And Mint Stewed Lamb With Zucchini
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Palestinian
Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil; 1.25 lb lamb shoulder, cut into 1-inch cubes; 1 medium yellow onion, diced; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 2 medium zucchini, cut into half-inch thick rounds; 1 tbsp dried mint; 3 tbsp lemon juice, fresh; 2 cups halal beef stock

Tender lamb shoulder simmered alongside fresh zucchini rounds in a bright broth seasoned with dried mint and lemon.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 45 min
Total: 60 min

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Technique to learn

Herb Blooming

Frying dried mint directly in warm oil extracts fat-soluble aroma compounds before liquids are introduced.

Instructions

Step 1: Heat olive oil in a heavy pot over medium-high heat and sear the lamb shoulder cubes for 6 minutes until deeply browned.
Step 2: Add the diced yellow onion to the pot and sauté for 4 minutes until softened.
Step 3: Stir in the minced garlic and dried mint, cooking for 1 minute to bloom the herbs in the warm fat.

Step 4: Pour in the halal beef stock, bring to a boil, cover tightly, and reduce heat to low for 25 minutes.

Step 5: Add the zucchini rounds to the simmer pot, submerging them gently into the seasoned broth.

Step 6: Cover and simmer for an additional 10 minutes, then stir in the lemon juice just before serving hot.

Cooking tips

Do not slice zucchini too thin or it will break down into the broth during the final cook.
Rub the dried mint between your palms before adding to release maximum fragrance.
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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