Uzbek Apple & Tart Cherry Braise

Name: Uzbek Apple & Tart Cherry Braise
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: Uzbek
Ingredients: 6 tart cooking apples (about 2 pounds), peeled, cored and cut into 1-inch cubes and sprinkled with 2 tablespoons lime juice to prevent discoloration; ½ cup pitted, dried tart cherries; 1 small onion, peeled and thinly sliced; 6 tart cooking apples (about 2 pounds), peeled, cored and cut into 1-inch cubes and sprinkled with 2 tablespoons lime juice to prevent discoloration; 5 tablespoons vegetable oil, butter or ghee; 5 tablespoons vegetable oil, butter or ghee; ½ cup blanched almonds; 5 tablespoons vegetable oil, butter or ghee; 2 cups apple juice; 2 tablespoons curry powder; 1 tablespoon sugar (optional); ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom; ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Preparation info

Servings:
4

Difficulty
Medium
Ready in
1 hr

Appears in

Silk Road Cooking

By Najmieh Batmanglij

Published 2000

About

Ingredients

5 tablespoons vegetable oil, butter or ghee
½ cup blanched almonds

Asia
Uzbekistan
Main course
Gluten-free
Vegan

Method

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a wok or deep skillet over medium heat, until very hot. Add the almonds and cherries, and stir-fry for 20 seconds. Remove the almonds and cherries using a slotted spoon. Set aside.
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