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Tasqebap (Fried Lamb with Tomatoes)

Tasqebap (Fried Lamb with Tomatoes) is a traditional Albanian recipe for a classic stew of lamb with onions in a red wine and tomato sauce. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic Albanian version of: Fried Lamb with Tomatoes (Tasqebap).

prep time

20 minutes

cook time

35 minutes

Total Time:

55 minutes

Serves:

4

Rating: 4.5 star rating

Tags : Lamb RecipesVegetable RecipesAlbania Recipes


Ingredients:

500g lamb leg meat, cut into small pieces
3 tbsp oil
4 ripe tomatoes, chopped
3 onions, sliced
250ml red wine
1 bay leaf
salt and black pepper, to taste

Method:

Add the oil to a pan and when hot stir-in the onions. Cook over low heat until soft and heated through (about 10 minutes). Now add the meat and cook, stirring frequently, until the meat is browned all over.

Stir in the tomatoes and cook for 5 minutes then add the wine and bay leaf. Season with salt and black pepper and add just enough water to almost cover the meat. Bring the mixture to a boil then reduce to a simmer, cover and cook gently for about 20 minutes, or until the lamb is tender.

Serve with rice or fried potatoes.