Lamb And Yellow Split Pea Stew Food

LAMB AND YELLOW SPLIT PEA STEW

Steps:

• Heat butter in a 2- to 3-quart heavy saucepan over moderate heat until foam subsides, then cook meat, onion, salt, pepper, and spices, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until meat is no longer pink, about 10 minutes. Add lime juice and water and simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, 30 minutes.
• Add split peas and simmer, covered, until peas are falling apart and meat is tender, 40 to 45 minutes. Keep warm, partially covered.
• Peel potato and cut into 1/4-inch dice. Heat 1/2 inch oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then fry potato in 2 batches, stirring occasionally, until crisp and golden brown, about 7 minutes. Transfer potato with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain and season with salt.
• Fold fried potato into stew just before serving, or serve it on top.

ETHIOPIAN SPLIT PEA MILD STEW

Steps:

• In medium heat cook the onion with one cup of water and one table spoon of oil; stir and sauté continuously until it is very soft. You may add more water if needed. (10 minutes).
• Add to the onion the rest of the oil, garlic, bishop weed, ginger and curry/turmeric; Cook for five minutes.
• Meanwhile, bring to boil 3 cups of water in a medium pot; add the rinsed split peas; Cook it for 10 minutes.
• Strain the water from the cooked peas, set aside.
• Add the cooked peas to the onion; Mix well and cook it for 5 minutes; add one cup of the set-aide water, salt and black pepper. Cook for another 15 minutes or until simmers;.
• Add the sliced hot pepper and remove from heat. You may serve it cold or warm with Injera or bread of your choice.

MINTED LAMB & PEA STEW

Steps:

• Toss the lamb in the flour. Heat half the oil in a large pan, then brown the lamb over a high heat for 2 mins. Transfer to a plate, then add the rest of the oil, shallots, leeks, carrot and potatoes to the pan. Fry for a few mins until starting to soften.
• Pour over the stock, scraping up any meaty bits, then simmer for 10 mins until the veg are almost cooked. Tip the lamb into the pan with the peas, then simmer for 4 mins or until the lamb is just cooked and the veg are tender.
• Scatter with mint to serve.

LAMB AND CHICKPEA STEW

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a heavy based saucepan, and cook the onion and garlic over medium heat until the onion is tender.
• Stir in the spices and cook for 1 minute or until aroma is released.
• Add the lamb and brown well, stirring constantly.
• Stir in the tomatoes, stock and juice.
• Bring to the boil, stirring, then reduce the heat and cook for 1 hour or until the lamb is tender.
• Add the chickpeas and cook for a further 15 minutes.
• Sprinkle with the herbs and pepper and serve.