International
Kyrgyz Qurmali-Style Braised Lamb with Barley and Caramelized Onions
⏱ 60 minutes
🍽 4 people
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Ingredients
- lamb shoulder 1 pound
- barley 1 cup
- onions 2 medium
- carrots 2 medium
- celery 2 stalks
- flour 2 tablespoons
- salt 1 teaspoon
- black pepper 1/2 teaspoon
- dried thyme 1/2 teaspoon
- dried rosemary 1/4 teaspoon
- oil 2 tablespoons
Preparation Steps
- Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat
- Brown lamb on all sides, remove and set aside
- Add onions, carrots, and celery, cook until vegetables are tender
- Add barley, flour, salt, pepper, thyme, and rosemary, stir to combine
- Add browned lamb, lamb broth, and enough water to cover, bring to a boil
- Simmer, covered, until lamb is tender and barley is cooked, about 2 hours
- Caramelize onions and carrots, garnish with fresh herbs
- Serve with steamed vegetables and crusty bread
