Arni Stifatho (Lamb Meat Stew)
Arni Stifatho (Lamb Meat Stew)
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| ~ Ingredients: ~ I kilo of Lamb Meat ~ 750 ml of red dry wine ~ 8-10 tbsp of olive oil ~ 300 g of canned tomatoes ~ 1 tbsp of tomato paste ~ 800 g of small onions ~ 6 cloves of garlic sliced ~ 4-5 bay leaves ~ 2 cinnamon sticks ~ 4-5 cloves ~ 1/2 tsp of cumin ~ A pinch of cardamom ~ 1/2 tsp of sugar ~ salt and pepper to taste |
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| ~ Wash and cut your meat in small pieces and place into a large enough bowl. ~ Pour the red wine over your meat; add the cinnamon sticks, bay leaves and cloves. ~ Stir the meat so the wine go all over the meat and place in the fridge to marinate overnight. ~ The next day, drain meat in another bowl but keep the wine with spices. ~ Heat up the olive oil in a casserole, fry your meat lightly take out and put aside. ~ In the same oil, sauté the small onions and sliced garlic until they are tender. ~ Pour in your canned tomatoes, add the tomato paste and simmer for a few minutes. ~ Add your meat with it’s juice and the wine with the spices. ~ Add the sugar, cumin, cardamom and salt and pepper to taste. ~ Cover your casserole and simmer on low heat for about 60-70 minutes or until juice is thick. ~ Uncover and stir from time to time and add some hot water if necessary. ~ Arni Stfatho should me served hot. ~ Arni Stifatho can be eaten all by it self as a meal or it can be accompanied with rise, vegetables or mush potatoes. ~ Good luck and Bon Appétit. |
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