Spinach And Dates Khoresh Recipe

Name: Spinach And Dates Khoresh
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup olive oil; 4 pcs veal shanks, partially cut off from bones; 2 large Vidalia onions, diced; 2 tsps salt; 1 tsp black pepper; 1 tsp tumeric; 1 tsp Persian spice mix (advieh); 1-1/2 cups water; 1 tsp Persian saffron, soak in 1/4 cup warm water; 1 8 oz package dates; 1 cup cara cara orange juice (about 3) or Seville orange (if available); shredded orange peels from oranges; 2 Tbsp sugar; 1 Tbsp olive oil; 1 Vidalia onion, diced; 2 8-oz packages baby spinach; NOTE: pcs/pieces; tsp/teaspoon; oz/ounces; Tbsp/tablespoon

Servings: persons

1/2 cup olive oil
4 pcs veal shanks, partially cut off from bones
2 large Vidalia onions, diced
2 tsps salt
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp tumeric
1 tsp Persian spice mix (advieh)
1-1/2 cups water
1 tsp Persian saffron, soak in 1/4 cup warm water
1 8 oz package dates
1 cup cara cara orange juice (about 3) or Seville orange (if available)
shredded orange peels from oranges
2 Tbsp sugar
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 Vidalia onion, diced
2 8-oz packages baby spinach
NOTE: pcs/pieces; tsp/teaspoon; oz/ounces; Tbsp/tablespoon

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["Cut off a portion of veal meat from the bone to avoid curling. In a Dutch oven or heavy stainless steel pot, brown the veal on both sides. Remove from pot, then place the onion and caramelized for about 20 minutes. As soon as its done, return the veal pieces to the pot then add salt, pepper, turmeric, advieh, water and simmer for 30 minutes", "Meanwhile in a skillet, add oil and saute the onion, stir until its translucent. Add the washed spinach. Mix until spinach are wilted, set aside.", "Add the orange juice, orange zest, sugar and saffron water to the veal shanks and simmer for 1 hour longer until shanks are tenderized.", "Taste stew for seasoning and adjust to your taste. Add dates, onion-spinach mixture and let it simmer for 10 minutes. Place the pot in a warm oven (250oF) until ready to serve.", "Serve with saffron steamed rice.
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397

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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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup olive oil, 4 pcs veal shanks, partially cut off from bones, 2 large Vidalia onions, diced, 2 tsps salt, and more.

Yes, Spinach And Dates Khoresh falls under the Vegetarian 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.

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Spinach And Dates Khoresh

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