Reindeer Bidos
A reindeer stew with potatoes, carrots and onion, thickened with a flour-and-water mixture. Makes 4 servings; approximate preparation time: 15 minutes, cooking time: 35 minutes.
Bidos is a reindeer stew described as having been served in Svalbard and also as a traditional Sámi dish. This version brings browned meat, stock and vegetables together in a straightforward stew.
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Method
- 01
Prepare the meat and vegetables
Cut the meat into roughly 3 cm cubes. Peel the potatoes, carrots and onion, then cut them into evenly sized medium pieces.
Ready to continue when: The meat is cubed and the vegetables are cut into similarly sized pieces.
- 02
Brown the meat
Melt the butter in a pot and brown the meat in batches, leaving space between the pieces. Return all the meat to the pot when done.
Ready to continue when: The meat has browned patches and all of it is back in the pot.
- 03
Add the stock and thicken the stew
Pour the stock over the meat. Combine the flour and water in a lidded container and shake until smooth; stir the mixture into the pot. Bring to a boil and cook until the meat is nearly tender.
Ready to continue when: The stock has boiled, the mixture is incorporated with no visible lumps, and the meat is nearly tender.
- 04
Add the vegetables and finish cooking
Add the potatoes, carrots and onion. Cook over medium heat for about 10 minutes, or until the meat and potatoes are tender.
Ready to continue when: A fork passes easily through the potatoes and the meat is tender.
10 min
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