Aegean lamb stew from Aydin with quince, onion, tomato paste, cinnamon, and a gentle sweet sour balance.
20 min prep 70 min cook
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Sear the lamb in olive oil over high heat for 6 minutes.
Add the onions and fry for 5 minutes, until softened.
Add the tomato paste, cinnamon, allspice, black pepper, and salt, then stir.
Add the hot water, cover the pot, and cook the meat over low heat for 45 minutes.
Cut the quinces into large wedges, rub with lemon juice, and add to the pot.
Cook the stew for 18 minutes, until the quinces are tender.
Remove the cinnamon stick and serve hot without crushing the quinces.
💡 Tip: Do not add the quince early; if it cooks too long, it falls apart and makes the stew overly sweet.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve hot as a main dish with plain rice pilaf and a parsley green salad.
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
~410
kcal calories
27
g protein
31
g carbs
21
g fat
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
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