Yakhni
Description
The recipe won't take much time. The stewed meat literally melts in your mouth, infused with a variety of aromatic spices and seasonings. Walnuts add a special touch, giving the dish a particularly smooth and velvety flavor. Serve yakhni only hot.
Instructions
- 1
Step 1
Prepare the listed ingredients. Peel the onion and garlic, then rinse. Rinse the meat and remove any tendons and films.
- 2
Step 2
Pat the meat dry with a paper towel and cut it into portion-sized pieces. Heat vegetable oil in a saucepan or cauldron, add the beef pieces, and fry for at least 10 minutes over medium heat.
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Step 3
Slice half an onion into half-rings and add to the container when the meat is browned on all sides. Fry for about 2-3 minutes.
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Step 4
Pour in hot water and add bay leaves. Simmer everything for about 1.5 hours, removing the foam that forms after the liquid in the container comes to a boil. Add more water if the liquid level becomes too low.
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Step 5
Place all the specified spices, herbs, and walnuts into a mortar or blender bowl, and grind them.
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Step 6
Chop the remaining half of the onion into small cubes, mince the garlic, and sauté in vegetable oil in a pan until golden brown.
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Step 7
Add the crushed spices and herbs, and fry for another 1-2 minutes.
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Step 8
Add the fried onion with spices to the beef, pour in a little hot water, and simmer for another 10-20 minutes.
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Step 9
Place the yakhni in deep plates or bowls, serve the dish hot, accompanied by unsweetened pastries, fresh herbs, and pickles.