Aromatic Lamb Shank Stew Recipe

Name: Aromatic Lamb Shank Stew Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 Tbsp. groundnut or possibly vegetable oil; 8 x lamb, shanks; 2 x onion; 4 clv garlic; 1 x sprinkling of salt; 1 Tbsp. turmeric; 1 tsp grnd ginger; 1 x dry red chili pepper, crumbled or possibly 1/4 tsp dry chili flakes; 2 tsp cinnamon; 1/4 tsp freshly grated black pepper; 3 Tbsp. honey; 1 Tbsp. soy sauce; 3 Tbsp. marsala; 6 Tbsp. red lentils For serving; 3 Tbsp. minced pistachios or possibly 3 tbsp minced blanched almonds, or possibly, a mix of both nutmeg

Servings: persons

6 Tbsp. groundnut or possibly vegetable oil
8 x lamb, shanks
2 x onion
4 clv garlic
1 x sprinkling of salt
1 Tbsp. turmeric
1 tsp grnd ginger
1 x dry red chili pepper, crumbled or possibly 1/4 tsp dry chili flakes
2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp freshly grated black pepper
3 Tbsp. honey
1 Tbsp. soy sauce
3 Tbsp. marsala
6 Tbsp. red lentils For serving
3 Tbsp. minced pistachios or possibly 3 tbsp minced blanched almonds, or possibly, a mix of both nutmeg

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Put 3 Tbsp.
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of the oil into a very large, wide, heavy-bottomed pan and hot over medium heat.
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Brown the lamb shanks, in batches, in the pan and then remove to a roasting tin or possibly whatever else you've got to hand to sit them in.
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Peel the onions and garlic and process in a food processor or possibly chop them finely by hand.
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Add in the remaining oil to the pan, and fry the onion-garlic mush till soft, sprinkling salt over to stop it catching.
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Stir in the turmeric, grnd ginger, chilli, cinnamon and nutmeg, and season with some freshly grnd pepper.
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Stir again, adding the honey, soy sauce and Marsala.
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Put the shanks back in the pan, add in cool water almost to cover, bring to the boil then put a lid on the pan, lower the heat and simmer very gently for 1-11/2 hrs or possibly till the meat is tender.
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Add in the red lentils and cook for about 20 min longer without the lid, till the lentils have softened into the sauce, and the juices have reduced and thickened slightly.
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Check for seasoning.
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For serving:Toast the nuts by heating them for a few min in a dry frying pan, and sprinkle onto the lamb as you serve it.
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Copyright (c) Nigella Lawson 2001

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 Tbsp. groundnut or possibly vegetable oil, 8 x lamb, shanks, 2 x onion, 4 clv garlic, and more.

Yes, Aromatic Lamb Shank Stew Recipe falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!