Lamb Harcho with Tkemali
Description
A hearty and aromatic soup. I think everyone will agree that there are as many cooks as there are ways to prepare this wonderful soup, since each one adds their own special ingredients. I'd like to share with you my favorite recipe and tell you how to make harcho from lamb with tkemali, because, in my opinion, this version turns out to be the most delicious. In fact, lamb gives harcho a unique, incomparable flavor and makes the soup very hearty and rich. So, if you're someone like me who adores lamb, you're sure to enjoy this recipe for harcho made with lamb and tkemali.
Instructions
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Step 1
First, thoroughly wash the lamb, pat it dry with paper towels, and cut it into portion-sized pieces. Place the meat fat-side down into a preheated cauldron (I'm using a 7-liter one).
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Step 2
After the meat is seared and changes color from red to white, add chopped onion cut into quarter-rings. Fry everything until the onion becomes soft, then pour cold water into the pot (filling 2/3 of its volume), bring the liquid to a boil, and simmer the lamb over the lowest heat for 1 hour. The water should barely simmer, and don't forget to skim off the foam.
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Step 3
While the meat is cooking, we chop the vegetables: dice the tomatoes and peppers, slice the carrots into half-rings. Wash and finely chop the fresh herbs, peel the garlic.
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Step 4
After the meat has simmered for about an hour, slightly increase the heat under the cauldron and begin adding all the prepared ingredients into it one by one, except for the garlic and herbs.
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Step 5
Skim off the foam and continue cooking until the carrots become soft. Then add the pre-soaked rice to the pot, along with tkemali, spices, and salt to taste. Keep simmering the soup over low heat until the rice is fully cooked. A couple of minutes before removing from heat, add chopped herbs and garlic to the pot. Stir everything well, cook for the remaining time, then cover the pot with a lid and let the soup steep for a few minutes.
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Step 6
We pour the ready soup into bowls and serve it at the table. Enjoy your meal, everyone!