Choua

8 ingredients
5 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 to 2 pounds boneless lamb shoulder, cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Large pinch of saffron threads
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 4 medium carrots, cut into chunks, optional
  • 4 medium potatoes, waxy potatoes preferred, peeled and cut into chunks, optional
  • 8 shallots, peeled
  • 4 garlic cloves, peeled

Directions

  1. 1
    Toss the lamb chunks with some salt and pepper.
  2. 2
    Crumble the saffron and add it to the mix, along with the cumin.
  3. 3
    Place in the top of a steamer over boiling water and cook, more or less undisturbed, for about 1 hour (if necessary, replenish the water).
  4. 4
    Add whatever vegetables youre using and continue to cook until both lamb and vegetables are very tender, at least another half hour and probably longer.
  5. 5
    Serve immediately.

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