Soganli Yahni (Lamb Stew with Onions) is a traditional Turkish recipe for a classic stew of mutton with pearl onions and chickpeas in a tomato-based sauce. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic Turkish version of: Lamb Stew with Onions.
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Ingredients:
250g mutton, cut into steaks (or use lamb)
300g pearl onions (baby onions), peeled
100g cooked chickpeas
a few slivers of freshly-pared orange zest
2 tbsp butter
50ml extra-virgin olive oil
2 tbsp crushed tomatoes
salt and black pepper, to taste
Method:
Place the mutton in a pot, cover with 360ml water and simmer gently on low heat for about 40 minutes, or until tender. Now add the remaining ingredients and add a further 360ml water.
Return to a simmer, cover and cook gently for a further 35 minutes. Adjust the seasonings and serve with pilaf rice.