Sempoi Stu Daging dgn Jus Nenas

800gm-1kg  daging / lamb (lagi sedap yang bertulang)
2 sudu besar tepung gandum
1/3 cawan minyak zaitun
20gm mentega
6 biji bawang kecil, dibelah dua
2 biji bawang putih, tumbuk kasar
150gm cendawan butang, dibelah dua / dihiris
1 lobak merah, dipotong bulat2 sederhana
1 batang saderi (celery), dipotong sederhana besar
1 cawan juice nenas (saya guna yg kotak sj :))
2 sudu besar pes tomato (saya guna sos spageti :))
1 cawan stok daging / ayam
2 sudu besar Worcerteshire sauce
1 sudu teh herba thyme (fresh boleh, kering pon boleh)
1 sudu teh herba chives (fersh boleh, kering pon boleh)

- salut daging / lamb dengan tepung (jangan terlalu tebal)
- panaskan minyak zaitun dalam periuk yang besar, goreng daging berperingkat hingga agak perang. jangan masak semua sekali. angkat dan ketepikan.
- masukkan mentega ke dalam minyak bekas gorengan tadi
- masukkan bawang kecil, bawang putih, cendawan, lobak merah dan batang saderi hingga agak lembut
- masukkan juice nenas hingga mendidih
- masukkan daging / lamb, pes tomato, stok, Worcerteshire sauce, thyme & chives, gaul hingga sebati
- perlahankan api, tutup periuk dan masak hingga daging empuk dan kuah hampir pekat (1jam-1jam 15 minit lebih kurang)
* pastikan kuah pekat
** makan dengan nasi putih / roti atau apa2 yg anda suka

happy trying...:)

Sempoi Lamb Stew

sorry about the messed up looks :)

I try different ways making stew but using all the same basic ingredients. Made this yesterday, thicker than my usual (hubby's request).

500g lamb (any cuts that you like)
1/4 cup plain flour
1-2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
- mix flour, salt & pepper & coat lamb with flour mix

3 tablespoon olive oil1 medium size red & green capsicum

2 tablespoon butter

2 medium size potatoe
1 medium size carrot
1 stalk celery
1 large tomato
1 medium brown onion
- all cut into big chunks / squared
1/4 teaspoon rosemary (if not fresh, dried will do)
a dash of oregano
1/2 cup hot water
3 cups tomato soup + 2 tablespoon tomato paste / puree (I used pasta sauce ;))
salt + sugar to taste

- heat oil + butter on medium heat, cook lamb, turning after 3-4 minutes till quite brown
- add all veggies, stir till well mixed with lamb
- add herbs, stir
- add hot water, stir & cover for about 15 minutes
- add tomato soup + puree / paste / sauce, stir well & cover
- reduce heat, add salt & sugar to taste and let slowly cook till lamb is tender
- serve hot with rice / bread

Happy trying .. :)

Sempoi Morrocan Inspired Spiced Lamb Shank

Been wanting to make this for a long time but always putting on wait coz wanting to get a tangine but today when hubby wanted to eat lamb, I just threw away the thoughts of rushing to get tangine and just used my good heavy based saucepan :)

8 pieces lamb shank (cut into 3-inch size, get the butcher to do this) or any meat of your choice of any cuts
1-2 teaspoon ground garlic
2 teaspoons Morrocan spice
1 teaspoon ground paprika or chili powder (if you like it spicy)
1 teaspoon ground ginger
2 teaspoons cumin salt (2 teaspoons cumin seed + 2 teaspoons rock sea salt, pound / ground together)
250ml hot water
1-2 tablespoons honey
1/2 large brown onion, cut into 6
6 pitted dates
6 pitted prunes
1 cup orange juice (I used 1/2 cup lemon juice, I didn't have orange ;))
salt, in case you want to season more
olive oil

- rub lamb shank / meat with garlic, Morrocan spice, paprika / chilli powder, ginger & cumin salt
- heat saucepan over medium heat, drizzle a bit of  olive oil on to saucepan
- place marinated lamb shank / meat on to saucepan, fry for a while turning at least 3-4 times
- pour in hot water, once simmer add & stir honey till well mixed
- add onions, stir & cover, let cook over medium heat for about 1-1 1/2 hours or till meat almost tender
- broth would be reduced by half, add dates & prunes, stir
- add orange / lemon juice, mix well
- cover & continue cooking on heat that simmers the broth
- cook till meat covered with thick broth, remove from heat add about 2-3 tablespoons of hot water to give it a bit of gravy
- serve with rice / bread, I served with garlic buttered rice

Happy trying ... :)