Khoresh Karafs Persian Celery Recipe
Let’s dive into the delicious world of Khoresht Karafs, a special Persian dish made with celery. It’s like a tasty journey through Persian food traditions that have been around for a long time.
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Servings: 12
Calories: 206kcal
Ingredients
- 2 large yellow onions
- 14-16 chopped celery stalks
- 8 tbsp of olive oil
- 2 lbs of lamb stew meat 1-inch pieces
- 1 tsp of turmeric
- 1 tsp of black pepper
- 2 cups of fresh mint
- 3 cups of fresh parsley
- 8 cups of water
- 8 Persian dried limes
- 2 tsp. of salt
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Sauté onions and celery until they turn golden brown. Then, add the lamb stew meat and sauté briefly.
- Sprinkle in turmeric, black pepper, mint, parsley, and salt. Stir to combine all the ingredients.
- Pour water into the pot to cover the ingredients and add the Persian dried limes.
- Bring the stew to a boil, then reduce the heat. Let it simmer for 1-2 hours or until the lamb is tender and fully cooked, stirring occasionally and adding water if necessary.
Notes
- You’ll need to sauté the onions and celery for about 8-10 minutes before adding in the lamb stew meat.
- Keep an eye on the pot while it’s simmering, stirring every 20-30 minutes and adding more water if needed.
- To make this dish truly authentic, be sure to use Persian dried limes (limo Amani).
- Serve your Khoresht Karafs with Basmati rice or pita bread for a delicious and satisfying meal.
- Add fresh herbs such as cilantro, dill, and parsley to garnish the stew before serving. This will bring a lovely pop of color and flavor to the dish.