This slow-cooked lamb and eggplant stew melts in your mouth. Sumac, a lemony-flavored spice, gives the dish a fruity, tangy aroma. Look for it in Mediterranean markets or spice shops. Serve the stew over mashed root vegetables, bulgur or brown rice.
1 ½ pounds eggplant (see Tip), peeled
4 12-ounce lamb shanks (about 3 pounds), trimmed
2 tablespoons ground sumac, divided
1 ¼ teaspoons salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1 large green bell pepper, diced
1 small onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced, divided
5 plum tomatoes, diced
1 cup water
½ cup finely chopped parsley, divided
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