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Chochoto (lamb stew with green onions)

A Kyrgyz stew of lamb, potatoes and onions, finished with fresh green onions. A simple, fragrant dish typical of spring family meals.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Spices & seasoning

On the side

Instructions

  1. Brown the lamb pieces in the oil for 8 minutes until colored.
  2. Add the sliced onions and let them soften for 5 minutes.
  3. Pour in the water, add the bay leaf, salt and pepper, then simmer covered for 50 minutes.
  4. Add the potatoes cut into large cubes and continue for 20 minutes.
  5. Cut the green onions into sections and add them during the last 3 minutes.
  6. Season with cumin, adjust the salt and serve hot with flatbread.

Variations and tips

Vegetarian. Replace the lamb with mushrooms and white beans, reducing the cooking time to 30 minutes.

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