Lamb Colombo

Name: Lamb Colombo
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon canola oil; 1 1/2 pounds lamb leg meat, trimmed of fat, cut into 1 inch cubes; 1 each onions finely chopped; 8 each scallions, spring or green onions or 2 bunches of chives, finely chopped; 6 cloves garlic finely chopped; 2 tablespoons ginger fresh, finely chopped; 3 tablespoons colombo powder see recipe; 5-6 cups chicken broth defatted reducedsodium, vegetable stock or water; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 2 teaspoons thyme fresh, or 1/2 t dried thyme; 1 pound potatoes or boniatos *, peeled and cut into 1 inch cubes; 1 pound winter squash calabaza or butternut, peeled, seeded, cut into 1 inch cubes; 1 tablespoon lime juice; 1/4 cup cilantro fresh, chopped, for garnish

14 ingredients

16 steps

Ingredients

1 tablespoon canola oil
1 1/2 pounds lamb leg meat, trimmed of fat, cut into 1 inch cubes
1 each onions finely chopped
8 each scallions, spring or green onions or 2 bunches of chives, finely chopped
6 cloves garlic finely chopped
2 tablespoons ginger fresh, finely chopped
3 tablespoons colombo powder see recipe
5-6 cups chicken broth defatted reducedsodium, vegetable stock or water
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 teaspoons thyme fresh, or 1/2 t dried thyme
1 pound potatoes or boniatos *, peeled and cut into 1 inch cubes
1 pound winter squash calabaza or butternut, peeled, seeded, cut into 1 inch cubes
1 tablespoon lime juice
1/4 cup cilantro fresh, chopped, for garnish

Directions

1

NOTE: While this dish is traditionally made with kid, other meats, poultry or seafood are all delicious in this recipe.
2

Heat 1/2 tablespoon of the oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
3

Season lamb with salt and pepper and brown on all sides, working in batches if necessary to keep from crowding the pan.
4

With a slotted spoon, transfer the lamb to a platter lined with paper towels.
5

Pour off any fat.
6

Heat the remaining 1/2 tablespoon oil over medium heat.
7

Add onions, scallions or chives, garlic and ginger; cook, stirring, until the vegetables are soft but not brown, about 3 minutes.
8

Stir in Colombo Powder and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute.
9

Return the lamb to the pan.
10

Add 5 cup of stock or water, tomato paste and thyme.
11

Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 1 hour.
12

Add boniatos or potatoes and calabaza or squash and continue to cook, covered, for 30 minutes more, or until very tender.
13

Add additional stock or water as necessary to keep the stew moist.
14

(The stew can be prepared 2 days ahead to this stage and reheated.)
15

Just before serving, stir in lime juice and adjust seasonings with salt and pepper.
16

Sprinkle with cilantro and serve.