“Together” Persian Lamb + Herb Stew

When fire hit the Grenville Tower in London (2017), a community kitchen was set up in a nearby mosque for displaced women to cook for their families. A year later, a newcomer to London, HRH The Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle, reached out to these women and offered to help assemble a cookbook.

Recipes from all over the world are included in Together, Our Community Cookbook. The Hubb Community Kitchen "buzzes with women of all ages...in a melting pot of cultures and personalities who have roots in Uganda, Iraq, Morocco, India, Russia and at least 10 other countries."

International recipes cover the gamut from breakfast, snacks, lunch, and dinner, to dessert -  I chose the Persian Lamb dish to try.  At only $11.89 on Amazon, it’s a wonderful gift for yourself or others!

My Paleo Marin: 5 Persimmons

Ingredients:

For the Lamb:

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2 Tablespoons grapeseed oil
1 yellow onion, finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 Teaspoon turmeric
1 pound boneless lamb shoulder, cut into 3/4" pieces

2 1/2 cups water
4 dried Persian Limes, pierced with a knife (found at Middle Eastern Market or online)

For the Herbs:

2 Tablespoons grapeseed oil
1 large bunch fresh flat parsley, chopped (about 5 cups)
1 large bunch cilantro, chopped (about 3 cups)
3 cups fresh chives, chopped
1 Tablespoon dried fenugreek leaves (found at Middle Eastern Market - or 1 cup fresh if available)

Together:

1 Teaspoon tomato paste
Salt and Pepper to taste

Optional garnish: lime wedges

Directions:

For the Lamb:

1. In a large pan (preferably cast iron), heat 2 tablespoons of grapeseed oil. Add the chopped onion and garlic and cook down for about 10 minutes. Add the turmeric and stir to combine for about 1 minute. Push the onions to one side of the pan, and sear the lamb pieces for about 10 more minutes. Add the water and limes, stir to combine, cover the pan and cook over low heat for about 1 1/2 hours. Skim off any "fluff" on top.

For the Herbs:

1. Wash, dry and chop all the herbs. In another large pan, heat the grapeseed oil. Add all the herbs and cook down for 5-7 minutes until they wilt. Set aside until the meat is cooked through.

Together:

1. Add the herbs to the meat along with the tomato paste; add salt and pepper to taste. Cook covered for another 30 minutes.

Serve while hot. For paleo, serve with cauliflower rice, link here. Add lime wedges, if desired.

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Recipe adapted from "Together: Our Community Cookbook."