Libyan Bazin with Lamb Stew
A firm barley-flour dough served with a lamb, tomato, and potato stew. Serves 6; hands-on preparation time is an estimate.
Bazin pairs a firm barley dough with a spiced stew. This recipe serves 6; hands-on preparation time is an estimate, and the stew can cook while you make the dough.
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Method
- 01
Brown the lamb
Heat the olive oil in a pot. Add the onions and lamb; cook, stirring and turning the pieces, until the meat is browned, about 15 minutes.
Ready to continue when: The onions have softened and the lamb pieces show browned patches.
15 min - 02
Simmer the stew base
Stir in the tomato paste, paprika, hot paprika, turmeric, and 946 ml water. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes; add more water if needed.
Ready to continue when: The lamb is gently simmering in a moist, spiced tomato sauce.
30 min - 03
Add the potatoes
Add the potatoes to the stew and continue cooking for about 25 minutes. Uncover the pot near the end so the sauce reduces slightly.
Ready to continue when: The potatoes are tender when pierced and the sauce has thickened slightly.
25 min - 04
Make the bazin dough
Bring the water, olive oil, and salt to a boil. Add the barley flour and let it cook for about 10 minutes without stirring. Remove from the heat and beat the dough, gradually adding as much of the cooking water as needed to make it compact and smooth.
Ready to continue when: The dough comes together in a compact mass with a smooth surface.
10 min - 05
Shape and serve
Shape the dough into a rounded mound and place it on a serving dish. Make a hollow in the middle and spoon the hot stew into and around it.
Ready to continue when: The dough holds its shape, with the stew served in the hollow and around it.
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