Kazakh lamb kuurdak with potatoes
A simple kuurdak of lamb, onion, and potatoes, browned first and cooked covered until the potatoes are tender. Serving sizes and times are approximate.
Kuurdak is a meat dish popular in Kazakhstan. This home-style version brings lamb, onion, and potatoes together in one pan; an initial browning followed by covered cooking makes it ready to serve hot.
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Method
- 01
Brown the lamb
Heat the vegetable oil in a deep pan over high heat. Add the lamb and brown it on all sides, stirring so it cooks evenly.
Ready to continue when: The lamb is browned on the outside, with no visibly raw surfaces.
10 min - 02
Add the onion
Add the sliced onion and cook it with the lamb, stirring, until the onion softens and begins to brown.
Ready to continue when: The onion is soft and lightly browned.
5 min - 03
Cook the potatoes covered
Add the diced potatoes and mix. Cover the pan and cook over low heat, stirring occasionally; if the ingredients stick, lower the heat further. Continue until the potatoes are tender.
Ready to continue when: The potatoes are easily pierced with a fork, and the lamb is thoroughly cooked.
25 min
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