Meat stewed with dried fruits
Description
The meat with dried fruits turns out quite unusual in taste. I should warn you, not everyone is ready to eat dried fruits in meat dishes. It took me some time to get my family used to this flavor twist. But no worries, they quickly got used to it. I simply use dry wine instead of sweet wine. It removes the excessive sweetness from the dried fruits that some might find unpleasant.
Instructions
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Step 1
Rinse the meat under running water. Cut it into pieces of convenient size. Season with salt and pepper. Place in a frying pan with vegetable oil. Fry for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Step 2
While the meat is frying, peel the onion and garlic. Chop the onion and garlic into cubes. Remove the fried meat. Place the onion and garlic in the same pan. Fry for 5 minutes in the same skillet.
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Step 3
Place the meat back into the fried onions and garlic. Pour in white wine (dry or sweet—your preference). Add herbs, bay leaf, and lemon zest. Simmer covered for 5 minutes. Then add a little water, cover again, and let it braise over low heat for 40–50 minutes.
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Step 4
After the allotted time, add the washed dried fruits to the pan with the meat. Mix everything and simmer for another 30-40 minutes.
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Step 5
After half an hour, you can add nuts if desired. I personally threw in some chopped almonds. I'll serve the meat with boiled rice. Serve the dish with sauce. An awesome dish!