Lamb Stew with Yucca and Turmeric

Although Brazil is generally hot, when it comes to comfort foods, we inherited a taste for stews. This recipe is inspired by the flavours of Goiás, located in the centre of Brazil, where they use lots of lamb, yucca and turmeric. The yucca infuses the stock with a uniquely earthy element. I recommend using veal stock, but if you have access to homemade or fresh-from-the-butcher lamb stock, go for that. Lamb shoulder is my favourite cut of meat because it is tender and full of flavour, but a