Seco de Cordero

Description

Peruvian lamb stew / curry, serves 4

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eco De Cordero

Ingredients

• 2 large garlic cloves
• 1 tsp coarse sea salt
• 1 tbsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp freshly-ground black pepper
• ½cup red wine vinegar
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• Diced lamb or pieces of lamb
• Chilli
• 1 red onion finely chopped
• 4 tomatoes finely chopped
• 1 tsp coarse sea salt
• 1 cup beer
• 1 cup chicken stock
• 1 bunch coriander finely chopped.
• ½ lime

Procedures

1. Pound the garlic, salt, cumin, and black pepper to a paste.
2. Mix in the vinegar, and then blend in the olive oil.
3. Place the lamb in the marinade.
4. Marinate at room temperature for 1 to 2 hours.
5. Remove the lamb from the marinade.
6. Heat the 2 tablespoons olive oil over high heat.
7. Brown the lamb.
8. Transfer the lamb to a plate and set aside.
9. Add the chilli, onions, and salt.
10. Add the tomatoes.
11. Saute, stirring for about 10 minutes.
12. Add the beer, boil and lower the heat.
13. Cook for about 10 minutes.
14. Return the browned lamb to the pan, along with the accumulated juices from the plate and remaining marinade.
15. Add the stock and stir to mix.
16. Boil, then reduce the heat and simmer the dish, covered, for about 1 hour.
17. Add the coriander and lime juice, stir to mix, and cook for 5 minutes more.
18. Serve with rice and beans.