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Persian Shish Andaz

Savory Persian Shish Andaz: Irresistibly Tender & Flavorful

Enjoy a flavorful journey with Persian Shish Andaz, a dish blending tender lamb or beef with pomegranate molasses and spices.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Beef
Cuisine: Persian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meat
  • 2 pounds Lamb or Beef Tender cuts with some fat
For the Base
  • 2-3 tablespoons Vegetable Oil Can substitute with olive oil
  • 2 medium Onions Thinly sliced
  • 4 cloves Garlic Minced
For the Spices
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin Can substitute with coriander
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Coriander
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
For the Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Pomegranate Molasses Substitute with honey and lemon juice if unavailable
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice
  • 2 cups Stock (Chicken or Beef) High-quality stock is best
For Garnishing
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley Chopped
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Mint Chopped
For Serving
  • 4 servings Steamed Rice or Flatbread Persian saffron rice is a great addition

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Knife
  • Cutting board
  • Measuring spoons
  • airtight container

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Persian Shish Andaz
  1. Marinate the meat with spices including turmeric, cinnamon, cumin, coriander, salt, and black pepper for at least 30 minutes.
  2. In a skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Sauté onions until golden-brown, about 10 minutes.
  3. Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional 2 minutes until fragrant.
  4. Sear the marinated lamb or beef in the skillet for 5-7 minutes until browned on all sides.
  5. Pour in pomegranate molasses and lemon juice, simmer for 2 minutes, stirring well.
  6. Add stock, cover, and simmer on low for 1 to 1.5 hours until meat is tender.
  7. Stir in fresh parsley and mint before serving.
  8. Serve hot with steamed rice or flatbread, garnished with additional parsley and mint.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 50IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For maximum flavor, marinate meat for up to 24 hours and use high-quality stock for depth of flavor. Stir fresh herbs right before serving.

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