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Lamb Braised with Quince (Kidonato)

SUBMITTED BY: Alexandra S. 

"This easy and tasty lamb and fruit dish originated in ancient Greece."
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This recipe has been rated 3 times with an average star rating of 4.0
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PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  1 Hr 20 Min
READY IN  1 Hr 35 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 pounds boneless lamb shoulder, cut into serving-size pieces
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1 cup water
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • 4 quinces - washed, cored, and quartered

What to Drink?
Wine Tempranillo

DIRECTIONS

  1. Heat the olive oil until smoking over medium-high heat. Add the lamb and sear until well browned on all sides, then set aside. Reduce heat to medium, then stir in butter and onions, and cook until the onion has softened and turned translucent.
  2. Pour in water, then season with salt, pepper, cinnamon, and sugar. Add seared lamb pieces, and quartered quince. Cover and bring to a simmer.
  3. Simmer the kidonato over medium-low heat for 1 hour, or until the lamb is tender, adding additional water if needed.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 23, 2007 by SWEETNOTHINGS 
This is good...it is very close to a persian dish, a koresh with lamb and quince. Add a little... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 12, 2008 by happykid 
We had never tried a quince before, so when I sawy it at our local farm, we thought "what the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 12, 2007 by Doughgirl8 
I really liked this. The flavors are subtle; nothing really leaps out and grabs you. It's just... MORE


 
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Nutritional Information
Lamb Braised with Quince (Kidonato)

Servings Per Recipe: 4

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 535

  • Total Fat: 36.1g
  • Cholesterol: 132mg
  • Sodium: 235mg
  • Total Carbs: 23.2g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 2.6g
  • Protein: 30g

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