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Sodium
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"What do you mean, you don't eat no meat? ...That's okay, I'll make lamb." -Nia Vardalos
I had this ragout at a restaurant recently and thought it so surprising and fantastic. At first I was surprised at the tastes from the five spice powder: I had expected traditional Italian-style flavors, and at first I wasn't sure where the spice was going. It was served over spinach and roasted sweet potatoes and was just amazing.
The one thing I realized was the spice had to be very subtle. So often the dishes that I have in restaurants using five spice powder are pretty far over the top. Normally I might use 2 or more teaspoons in a dish like this, but because the longer term braising concentrates the flavors you need to reduce the amount of spice. Lamb shoulder is a cheaper cut but full of flavor. Because it is tough, braising is the perfect cooking method.
Servings: 4 | Serving size: 4 ounces lamb with sauce
Cooking time: 255 minutes
This recipe can easily be multiplied and makes very good leftovers. Serve over Brown Rice or Jasmine Rice or Low Sodium Jasmine Rice.
2 tsp. | olive oil |
3 large cloves | garlic (minced) |
1 large | onion (finely diced) |
16 ounces | lamb shoulder (cut into 1/2 inch cubes) |
4 cups | vegetable stock |
3 Tbsp. | no salt added tomato paste |
1 1/2 tsp. | five spice powder |
2 tsp. | molasses |
to taste | fresh ground black pepper |
1/2 cup | red table wine |
1/4 tsp. | salt |
Preheat the oven to 300°F.
Place a medium dutch oven on the range over medium high heat.
Add the olive oil and then the garlic and onion.
Cook for about 3 minutes, stirring frequently.
Add the lamb shoulder and cook for about 3 minutes. Stir frequently.
Add the vegetable stock, tomato paste, five spice powder, molasses, pepper, wine, and salt.
Stir and cover.
Place in the oven and cook for 2 hours. Stir occasionally.
Serve.
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 4 ounces lamb with sauce
Servings: 2
Amount Per Serving
Calories 373 | Calories from Fat 207 |
% Daily Value |
Total Fat 23g | |
Saturated Fat 10g | 43% |
Monounsaturated Fat 9g | |
Trans Fat 0g | |
Cholesterol 104mg | 35% |
Sodium 415mg | 18% |
Total Carbohydrates 9g | 7% |
Dietary Fiber 1g | 5% |
Sugars 5g | |
Protein 27g |
Vitamin A 1% | Vitamin C 8% |
Calcium 5% | Iron 16% |
Vitamin K 7mcg | Potassium 546mg |
Magnesium 45mg |