Ghormeh Sabzi is a delicious Persian herb stew, served over basmati rice.
Ingredients:
– 4 cups parsley
– 3 cups cilantro
– 1 cup green onion
– 3/4 cup fresh fenugreek leaves or 3 tbsp dried fenugreek leaves
– 5 tbsp olive oil
– 1 large yellow onion
– 600-700g lamb
– 1 tsp turmeric
– Salt and pepper, to taste
– 1/2 cup dried kidney beans
– 4 dried limes
– 2 tbsp lime juice
Cooking Instructions:
1. Chop parsley, cilantro and green onions finely.
2. Chop and sauté onions until light golden brown.
3. Add lamb (cut in 4cm piece), turmeric, black pepper and salt. Cook for 5 minutes and add 3 cups water, bring it to a boil.
4. Add the beans and simmer for 30 mins.
5. Meanwhile, add the herbs to a skillet and sauté for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring frequently.
6. Add sautéed herbs to the meat and simmer the stew for another 30 minutes.
7. Add the pierced dried limes and simmer for another 30 to 60 minutes, or until the meat and beans are tender.
8. Add lime juice.
9. Serve hot with steamed rice.