Lamb with White Poppy Seeds Recipe

Name: Lamb with White Poppy Seeds
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 to 2 cups hot water; 1/2 cup posto (white poppy seeds; 2 oz); 3/4 stick (6 tablespoons) unsalted butter; 6 whole green or white cardamom pods; 1 (3-inch) cinnamon stick, broken into several pieces; 4 Turkish bay leaves or 2 California; 2 large onions, halved lengthwise, then thinly sliced lengthwise; 1 (2-inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and minced (2 1/2 tablespoons); 8 garlic cloves, minced (2 tablespoons); 2 lb boneless lamb shoulder, trimmed and cut into 1-inch cubes; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 to 2 tablespoons sugar; 6 (3-inch) whole dried red chiles; Accompaniment: steamed white rice

Servings: persons

1 1/2 to 2 cups hot water
1/2 cup posto (white poppy seeds; 2 oz)
3/4 stick (6 tablespoons) unsalted butter
6 whole green or white cardamom pods
1 (3-inch) cinnamon stick, broken into several pieces
4 Turkish bay leaves or 2 California
2 large onions, halved lengthwise, then thinly sliced lengthwise
1 (2-inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and minced (2 1/2 tablespoons)
8 garlic cloves, minced (2 tablespoons)
2 lb boneless lamb shoulder, trimmed and cut into 1-inch cubes
2 teaspoons salt
1 to 2 tablespoons sugar
6 (3-inch) whole dried red chiles
Accompaniment: steamed white rice

1
Pour 1/2 cup hot water over posto in a small bowl and let stand.
2
Melt butter in a 4- to 6-quart heavy pot over moderate heat, then cook cardamom, cinnamon, and bay leaves, stirring, until cardamom starts to pop, about 1 minute.
3
Stir in onions, ginger, and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are pale golden, about 15 minutes.
4
Add lamb, salt, and 1 tablespoon sugar and cook, stirring occasionally, until meat is lightly browned, about 4 minutes.
5
Add chiles, posto (with soaking liquid), and enough hot water (1 to 2 cups) to just cover lamb and simmer, covered, over low heat until lamb is very tender, 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
6
Season with salt to taste and enough sugar for stew to taste slightly sweet (up to 1 tablespoon).
7
Boil until most of excess liquid is reduced and lamb is coated with thickened sauce, 15 to 25 minutes.
8
Do not eat bay leaves.

1315

kcal

Calories

Fat

120

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 to 2 cups hot water, 1/2 cup posto (white poppy seeds; 2 oz), 3/4 stick (6 tablespoons) unsalted butter, 6 whole green or white cardamom pods, and more.

Yes, Lamb with White Poppy Seeds falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

Lamb with White Poppy Seeds

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