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Albanian Lamb and Okra Stew

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Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 20 minutes
Total: 35 minutes
Servings: 2 serving(s)

Categories

Main Course
Stew
Albanian
European
Simmered

Calories 685.1 per serving 1370.2 for selected servings

Fat 43.7g per serving 87.4g for selected servings

Sugar 4.6g per serving 9.2g for selected servings

Protein 55.6g per serving 111.2g for selected servings

Carbohydrates 16.7g per serving 33.4g for selected servings

September sees the start of the season of Okra and yes, it can be a slimy gooey vegetable if not handled right! This Albanian Lamb and Okra Stew is really quick to make, the smell is amazing and has a good balance of soft Okra but not gooey. The key to this Okra stew is not to pierce any holes in the Okra as this prevents them from going too slimy. Before you start this recipe you need to decide if you will use homemade stock or store brought. To make homemade stock it is best to use lamb chops or shanks.

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Equipment

Sieve, jug, baking tray, oven, frying pan or saucepan with lid

Ingredients

250 g okra
400 g diced lamb
1 diced onion
2 garlic cloves
500 ml lamb stock
2 tablespoons tomato puree
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

Boil the lamb on a high heat in water (with a touch of salt) for 2 hours. Drain the water into a jug through a sieve to separate the meat and stock ready for the recipe.
Cut just the tip of the stalks off the top of the Okra, ensuring that no holes appear. Wash them in cold water (removing any dirt), pat dry straight away and then lay them spaced out on a baking tray.
Place in a pre-heated oven at 150 degrees for 10 minutes.
While the Okra is baking, fry the onions in some olive oil for a few minutes then add the lamb and brown.
Add the garlic, tomato puree, salt, pepper and then half of the stock. Mix well and simmer for a couple of minutes.
Lastly, remove the Okra from the oven and add them straight into the pan, including the rest of the stock. Place the lid on and simmer for 20 minutes.
For the best results, do not lift the lid until the time is up then remove it from the heat, leaving it to stand for a couple of minutes before serving.

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