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Persian Beef-and-splitpea Stew Recipe

Add Step-by-Step Photos	Darbar / All my dishes 2 years, 4 months ago Omani lemons (also called Persian dried limes) give a sour, slightly musty, and very authentic taste to this stew. They intensify the saffron, so if you want to scale back a bit on that flavor, omit them and add extra Key lime or lemon juice at the end. Adapted trom Gelareh Asayesh... More Prep:30m Cook:105m Servings:6	Darbar
	persian beef split pea saffron stew

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Ingredients

4 medium onions, chopped (about 4 cups)

3 tablespoons vegetable oil

1 lb boneless beef chuck, cut into ¾-inch cubes

½ teaspoon crumbled saffron threads

¼ teaspoon turmeric

4 cups water

1 (28-oz) can crushed tomatoes

1/2 cup dried yellow split peas, picked over and rinsed

1/4 cup tomato paste (preferably Turkish)

2 dried Omani lemons (optional), pierced in several places with a small sharp knife

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

¼ teaspoon ground allspice

2 to 3 tablespoons fresh Key lime or lemon juice

Accompaniments: cooked basmati rice; radishes; fresh mint and basil leaves

Directions

Cook onions in oil in a 4-quart heavy pot over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes.

Pat meat dry and toss with 1 teaspoon salt. Increase heat to high, then add meat, saffron, and turmeric to onions and cook, stirring frequently, until meat is no longer pink, about 5 minutes.

Stir in water and tomatoes, then simmer, covered, 1 hour.

Stir in split peas, tomato paste, Omani lemons (if using), cinnamon, allspice, and ½ teaspoon pepper and simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, until meat is very tender, 1 to 1½ hours more. Discard Omani lemons and stir in salt and Key lime juice to taste.

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Comments

pp 2 years, 4 months ago said:
Thanks much for sharing the recipe. I made this with my folks two days ago and when visiting my father this afternoon, he was making a fresh batch :)

sprout 2 years, 3 months ago said:
Thanks for this recipe!! Made it last night, used some preserved limes I had in the pantry and added fresh coriander at the end - simply fabulous! :D

mbe 1 year, 11 months ago said:
Looks delicious!! Can't wait to try it!

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