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Persian Celery Stew
Persian Celery Stew <p> This flavorful Persian stew is loaded with texture, color and aroma. <strong><a href=/videos/profiles/about-mahin-alavi">Mahin Alavi</a></strong> shares her version of a hearty celery stew which can be made with lamb or beef. Saffron, turmeric and a splash of fresh lemon juice add the finishing touches. Serve with a generous helping of Mahin&#39;s <a href="/videos/sides/saffron-rice">Saffron Rice</a>.</p>

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This flavorful Persian stew is loaded with texture, color and aroma. Mahin Alavi shares her version of a hearty celery stew which can be made with lamb or beef. Saffron, turmeric and a splash of fresh lemon juice add the finishing touches. Serve with a generous helping of Mahin's Saffron Rice.

Serves 4

Ingredients

  • 3-5 cups water
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 lb lamb or beef, washed & cut into small cubes
  • ½ large onion, sliced
  • ½ vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 2 cups celery (about 3 stalks),  washed & cut into 2" long pieces
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • ½ cup warm water
  • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice (about 1 large lemon)
  • salt & pepper to taste (optional)

Saffron Mixture

  • ½ tsp of saffron threads
  • ½ tsp sugar
  • 1 tbsp butter, melted
  • 1 tbsp water

Special Equipment

  • deep saute pan
  • spice grinder
  • citrus juicer

How-to

Prepare Meat

  1. In a large pot, bring 3-5 cups of salted water (depending on size of pot) to a boil
  2. Add lamb or beef, lower heat and simmer for 45 minutes
  3. Carefully remove the pieces and set aside

Sauté Onions

  1. In a sauté pan, heat ½ tbsp vegetable oil over medium heat
  2. Add onions and cook, stirring frequently, until translucent and golden, about 8 minutes
  3. Add 1 tsp turmeric, mix well, and set onions aside

Prepare Saffron Mix

  1. Grind ½ tsp saffron threads in a coffee/spice grinder with ½ tsp sugar (or use ½ tsp of pre-ground saffron)
  2. Mix in a small bowl with 1 tbsp melted butter and 1 tbsp water. Cover to keep warm and set aside

Prepare Celery & Assemble Stew

  1. Add 3 tbsp of olive oil to a large saute pan over medium heat
  2. Add celery and cook for 10-12 minutes
  3. Add the cooked lamb or beef, the sauteed onions, Saffron Mix and ½ cup warm water, cover and cook for 10-12 minutes at low or medium setting
  4. Add fresh lemon juice (salt and pepper as desired)
  5. Serve with Mahin Alavi's Saffron Rice

Comments (1)

  • Posted Saturday, July 3, 2010, at 7:02 pm by Persian Boy:
    This preparation of the dish should be delicious but it is certainly not a traditional Persian celery stew. In more traditional recipes celeries are steamed much longer and more cooked in the process and are quite soft. Also, there are a lot more different herbs and spices added in the process.

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