Spinach and Prune Khoresh

Name: Spinach and Prune Khoresh
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 onion, finely chopped; Butter or oil; 250 g (8 oz) prunes, soaked overnight; Juice of 1 lemon, or more; 250 g (8 oz) fresh spinach, washed and chopped; 500 g (1 lb) lean stewing beef or lamb, cubed; ¼ teaspoon grated nutmeg; Salt and black pepper; ½–1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Preparation info

Difficulty
Medium

Appears in

A New Book of Middle Eastern Food

By Claudia Roden

Published 1986

About

Meat and fruit dishes have recently become popular in the West, particularly in America. In the Middle East, they are a very ancient tradition. Moroccans and Persians excel in the art of those splendid combinations, each family daily repeating the dishes of the past with its own particular and individual variations.

Ingredients

1 onion, finely chopped
Butter or oil
500 g (1 lb)

Americas
United States
Stew
Sauce
Gluten-free

Method

In a large saucepan, sauté the onion gently in 2 to 3 tablespoons hot butter or oil until soft and golden. Add the meat and brown all over. Sprinkle with cinnamon and nutmeg, and season to taste with salt and pepper. Add about 600