Quince Stew (Khoresht-e Beh - Mom's Treat

• Gluten free

• Meat

  • 2 lbs Veal

• Produce

  • 3 Limes, small dried
  • 3 Quince, large
  • 1 cup Split peas, yellow
  • 1 Yellow onion, large

• Canned Goods

  • 3 tbsp Tomato paste

• Baking & Spices

  • 1 tsp Cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp Saffron, ground
  • 1 Salt and pepper
  • 1 1/2 tbsp Turmeric

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 1 cup Canola oil

• Liquids

  • 2 cups Water

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Description

Ingredients

• 2 pounds veal, cubed
• 3 large quince, cored and sliced into wedges (we leave the peel on)
• 1 cup yellow split peas, washed thoroughly
• 1 large yellow onion, diced
• 3 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1½ tablespoons turmeric
• ½ teaspoon ground saffron
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 3-5 small dried limes (called limoo amani or black limes), punctured with a knife or fork
• 2-4 cups of water
• 1 cup canola oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

• Heat ½ cup oil in a large pot over medium and saute your onions until translucent (about 2-3 minutes).
• Add the cubed veal, sear on all sides. Once the meat starts release its juices, add the turmeric and stir well.
• Add your cinnamon, tomato paste, dried limes and 1 cup of water and cover with lid. Let the stew simmer for 1 hour on medium-low heat. ***Note: make sure to puncture your dried limes a few times with the tines of a fork or a sharp knife before adding in.
• While your stew is simmering, heat the remaining oil in a saute pan over medium heat. Add the quince slices to the oil and fry until golden on all sides. Youll have to fry in batches.
• As the quinces turn golden, remove from the oil and place aside on a plate.
• After the stew has been simmering for an hour, add in the other cup of water and split peas.
• Simmer for another 30 minutes, stirring a few times to ensure the splits peas do not stick to the bottom.
• Youre almost there! Add in the quince to the stew, and simmer on low for an additional 25 minutes.
• Add the saffron and stir - simmering for another 5 minutes.
• Serve with rice, and enjoy the fruits of your labor!