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Photo: Murray Hall • Food Styling: Rebecca Jurkevich • Prop Styling: Sophie Strangio

Smoky red pepper powder and rich ghee create a flavorful foundation for these tender shanks.

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Photo: Murray Hall • Food Styling: Rebecca Jurkevich • Prop Styling: Sophie Strangio

Smoky Kashmiri chile powder and rich ghee are the foundations of this rogan josh recipe adapted from Ahdoo’s Hotel in Srinagar, Kashmir. Cooked for weddings and other auspicious occasions, the Kashmiri feast, or wazwan, can feature up to 36 dishes, often including these tender lamb shanks. The cooks who prepare the banquet are supervised by a master chef, or wouste waze, who is schooled in the art of this meat-centric meal. 

Featured in “Perfect Union” by Betsy Andrews in the August/September 2014 issue.

Makes: 4
Time: 2 hours 15 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp. plus 1½ tsp. Kashmiri chile powder
  • 2 tsp. ground fennel
  • 2 tsp. ground ginger
  • 1 tsp. asafoetida
  • 1 tsp. cumin seeds
  • 8 green cardamom pods
  • 2 mace blades, or 1 tsp. ground mace
  • 1 cinnamon stick, halved
  • ⅓ cup ghee
  • 4 lamb shanks (about 3 lb.), halved crosswise (ask your butcher to do this)
  • Kosher salt
  • 2 black cardamom pods, cracked with the heel of a knife or in a mortar and pestle
  • ¼ tsp. crushed saffron threads
  • 2 Tbsp. coarsely chopped cilantro leaves, for serving
  • Cooked white rice or naan, for serving (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, stir together the Kashmiri chile, fennel, ginger, asafoetida, and ½ cup of water to combine. Set aside. In a spice grinder, grind the cumin, green cardamom, mace, and cinnamon into a powder. Set aside.
  2. To a large pot over medium-high heat, add the ghee. Generously season the lamb with salt. When the ghee is hot, working in batches, add the lamb and cook, turning once or twice, until browned, 5–7 minutes per batch. Transfer to a plate. Add the black cardamom and cook until fragrant, 1–2 minutes. Return the lamb to the pot with any juices.
  3. Stir in the saffron, reserved Kashmiri chile mixture, and 8 cups of water and bring to a boil. Turn the heat to medium-low, cover, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the meat is slightly tender and just starting to pull away from the bone, about 55 minutes. 
  4. Stir in the reserved spice powder. Cover and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the meat breaks apart easily when pierced with a fork, 40–45 minutes more. 
  5. Garnish with the cilantro and serve with rice or naan if desired.

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Tex-Mex Chocolate Icebox Cookies https://www.saveur.com/recipes/tex-mex-chocolate-icebox-cookies-recipe/ Mon, 18 Mar 2019 22:48:23 +0000 https://dev.saveur.com/uncategorized/article-recipes-mexican-chocolate-icebox-cookies-1000068795/
Tex-Mex Chocolate Icebox Cookies
Maura McEvoy

A touch of cayenne pepper lends these sweet treats their surprising but subtle heat.

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Tex-Mex Chocolate Icebox Cookies
Maura McEvoy

In 2005, these spicy chocolate icebox cookies from San Antonio’s legendary Liberty Bar took the No. 7 slot in the SAVEUR 100. They were also featured in our 2013 book 50 Best Cookies. The Texas institution still serves them at Sunday brunch in lieu of a bread basket and completely unadorned. That festive drizzle of white chocolate is all us.

Featured in the January/February 2005 issue.

Makes: About 4 dozen
Time: 45 minutes

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup Dutch-process cocoa powder, sifted
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • ¾ tsp. ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp. cayenne pepper
  • ¼ tsp. freshly ground black pepper
  • ¼ tsp. kosher salt
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1½ tsp. vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg
  • 12 Tbsp. cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
  • Melted white chocolate, for drizzling

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, stir together the cocoa powder, flour, cinnamon, cayenne, black pepper, and salt. To a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, add the sugar, vanilla, and egg and beat on high until thick and pale, about 3 minutes. Add the butter and beat until smooth, about 3 minutes more. Using your fingers, work the flour mixture into the butter mixture until just combined.
  2. Using a bowl scraper, divide the dough in half and transfer each to a large sheet of parchment. Use the parchment to squeeze and roll the dough into 2 compact 9-inch logs, twisting the ends tightly to make uniform cylinders. Freeze for at least 8 hours, or up to 30 days. (If freezing longer than 24 hours, cover the paper-wrapped cylinders tightly in plastic.)
  3. Position racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven and preheat to 350°F. Unwrap and slice each dough log into ⅓-inch-thick rounds. Transfer the rounds to parchment-lined baking sheets, spacing about ½ inch apart. Bake until the cookies are slightly puffed with tiny cracks on the surface, 7–9 minutes. Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
  4. Place the rack of cooled cookies over a cool baking sheet. Using the tines of a small fork or a pastry bag fitted with a very fine tip, generously drizzle with melted white chocolate. Set aside until the chocolate is firm. Stored in an airtight container at room temperature, the cookies will keep for up to 7 days.

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Pickled Ramps https://www.saveur.com/article/recipes/pickled-ramps/ Mon, 18 Mar 2019 22:24:07 +0000 https://dev.saveur.com/uncategorized/article-recipes-pickled-ramps/
Pickled Ramps
Photo: Murray Hall • Food Styling: Jason Schreiber

Transform the wild spring onions into a gloriously pungent condiment for sandwiches, salads, and cheese boards.

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Pickled Ramps
Photo: Murray Hall • Food Styling: Jason Schreiber

Pickling is a great way to preserve ramps, the wild spring onions that overflow at farmers markets for a few weeks each spring (you can also order them online from Baldor). Their garlicky flavor, combined with a vinegar and spice mix kick, can punch up a variety of dishes. Reserve the ramp greens for another use, such as our perfect soft-scrambled eggs or ramp and wild greens pesto.

Makes: 1 quart
Time: 14 minutes

Ingredients

  • Kosher salt
  • 2 lb. ramps, green leaves trimmed to about 1 in.
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup white wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp. mustard seeds
  • 1 tsp. pink peppercorns
  • 1 tsp. white peppercorns
  • ½ tsp. caraway seeds
  • ½ tsp. cumin seeds
  • ½ tsp. fennel seeds
  • 1 bay leaf

Instructions

  1. Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil. Prepare an ice bath. Cook the ramps until crisp-tender, about 30 seconds. Using tongs, transfer to the ice bath. Drain the ramps and transfer to a sterilized 1-quart glass jar with an airtight lid (leave the lid off). Set aside. Rinse the pot.
  2. To the clean pot, add the sugar, vinegar, mustard seeds, pink peppercorns, white peppercorns, caraway seeds, cumin seeds, fennel seeds, 1 tablespoon of salt, and 1 cup of water and bring to a boil. Cook, stirring until the sugar is dissolved, about 2 minutes. Pour the mixture over the ramps and seal the jar. Set aside to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.

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Autumn Bellini https://www.saveur.com/article/recipes/autumn-bellini/ Mon, 18 Mar 2019 22:46:37 +0000 https://dev.saveur.com/uncategorized/article-recipes-autumn-bellini/
Autumn Bellini
Photo: Murray Hall • Food Styling: Jessie YuChen

Prosecco marries with richly spiced mulled cider and a splash of vodka in this seasonal take on the classic.

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Autumn Bellini
Photo: Murray Hall • Food Styling: Jessie YuChen

Prosecco marries with richly spiced mulled cider and a splash of vodka in this seasonal take on the classic Bellini served at the now-closed Caffè Storico in New York City. While the original recipe called for a fig-flavored vodka such as Figenza, regular vodka works just as well in this fall cocktail. The mulled cider—a fragrant brew spiced with cardamom, star anise, clove, and nutmeg—lends the drink the tawny hue of an autumn leaf. The fresh apple flavor preserves the integrity of the Bellini name, which calls for orchard fruit, while the dash of vodka is a sly warning against venturing too far away into uncharted cocktail territory. Though it’s easy to love a Bellini, an Autumn Bellini could inspire an obsession.

Makes: 2 cocktails

Ingredients

For the mulled cider syrup:

  • 1 cup apple cider
  • ½ tsp. freshly grated nutmeg
  • 4 whole cloves
  • 2 green cardamom pods
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 2 whole star anise

For the Bellini

  • 1 oz. vodka
  • 12 oz. chilled prosecco

Instructions

  1. Make the mulled cider syrup: In a small pot, bring the cider to a boil over medium-high heat. Turn the heat to medium and cook, stirring occasionally, until the cider is reduced by half, about 2 minutes. Add the nutmeg, cloves, cardamom, cinnamon, and star anise, then remove from the heat and set aside to cool. Strain the syrup into an airtight container and refrigerate. (You should have about ½ cup of syrup.)
  2. Make the cocktail: To a cocktail shaker filled halfway with ice, add the vodka and 2½ ounces of the mulled cider syrup. Shake until chilled, then strain into two champagne glasses, top each with prosecco, and serve.

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Broccoli Strascinati (Sautéed Broccoli With Garlic and Chile) https://www.saveur.com/article/recipes/broccoli-with-garlic-and-hot-pepper-broccoli-strascinati/ Mon, 18 Mar 2019 22:27:43 +0000 https://dev.saveur.com/uncategorized/article-recipes-broccoli-with-garlic-and-hot-pepper-broccoli-strascinati/
Broccoli Strascinati (Sautéed Broccoli with Garlic and Chile)
Photo: Murray Hall • Food Styling: Jessie YuChen

This simply prepared vegetable side is one of Rome’s most splendid dishes.

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Broccoli Strascinati (Sautéed Broccoli with Garlic and Chile)
Photo: Murray Hall • Food Styling: Jessie YuChen

Strascinati, which means “dragged,” refers to a technique for sautéing in olive oil with plenty of garlic and chiles. This Roman side dish, which pairs beautifully with porchetta or pork chops, can be made with regular broccoli, broccoli rabe, or broccoli romano, known in the U.S. as romanesco.

Featured in “Roman Contorni” by Dana Bowen.

Makes: 2–4
Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 lb. broccoli, stemmed and cut into florets
  • 3 garlic cloves, smashed and peeled
  • ½ tsp. crushed red chile flakes
  • Kosher salt

Instructions

  1. To a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the oil. When it’s hot and shimmering, add the broccoli and cook, turning occasionally, until lightly browned, 6–8 minutes. Sprinkle in 2 tablespoons of water, then add the garlic and cook until golden, 2–3 minutes. Add the chile flakes and continue cooking until toasted, about 2 minutes more. Season to taste with salt and serve immediately.

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Dibi Hausa (Senegalese Grilled Beef Kebabs) https://www.saveur.com/recipes/dibi-hausa-west-african-grilled-beef-kebabs-with-tankora-spice/ Tue, 20 Jul 2021 21:18:40 +0000 https://www.saveur.com/?p=118592
Dibi Hausa Senegalese Skewers
Belle Morizio

A quick ginger-garlic marinade and spicy peanut coating lend savory depth and richness to these West African skewers.

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Dibi Hausa Senegalese Skewers
Belle Morizio

This recipe, which appeared in Adrian Miller’s book, Black Smoke, is adapted from beef kebabs made by chef Pierre Thiam, a Senegal native, who is doing much to educate Americans about the food of his native country. It’s also a great way to get a taste of West African barbecue in a short period of time. Though this recipe calls for beef, you can use any other meat or vegetable to achieve delicious results. If using bamboo skewers, soak them in water for an hour before using. The tankora spice mix will last up to two months stored in an airtight container at room temperature.

Featured in “The Real Star Of West African-Style Grilling? This DIY-Friendly Seasoning” by Adrian Miller.

Makes: 4
Time: 45 minutes

Ingredients

For the tankora powder:

  • 1 cup roasted, unsalted peanuts, crushed to a fine powder
  • 1 tsp. ground ginger
  • 1 tsp. kosher salt
  • 1 tsp. freshly ground white pepper
  • ½ tsp. ground cayenne pepper

For the kebabs:

  • 1 lb. round steak, sliced into strips about 1½ by 2 by ⅜ in.
  • 2 Tbsp. plus 1½ tsp. finely grated white or yellow onion
  • 1 Tbsp. tomato paste
  • ½ tsp. finely chopped garlic
  • ¼ tsp. finely grated fresh ginger
  • 1 chicken bouillon cube, crumbled (optional)
  • 1 Tbsp. peanut or vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp. freshly ground white pepper
  • ½ tsp. cayenne pepper
  • ½ tsp. kosher salt

Instructions

  1. Make the tankora powder: In a small bowl, stir together the peanuts, ginger, salt, white pepper, and cayenne; set aside.
  2. Prepare the kebabs: Heat a charcoal or gas grill to high. To a large bowl, add the steak, onion, tomato paste, garlic, ginger, and bouillon cube (if desired); toss to combine. Add the oil, white pepper, cayenne, and salt and toss to coat the meat evenly in the seasonings. Set aside to marinate for 10–15 minutes.
  3. Thread a few slices of meat onto eight 6-inch skewers. Pour the reserved tankora powder onto a wide plate and roll each skewer in it, evenly coating all sides and shaking off any excess. Using a pastry brush, brush a bit more of the remaining marinade over each skewer. Transfer to the grill and cook, turning occasionally and basting with the marinade, until the meat is seared and browned all over and cooked through, 12–14 minutes. Serve hot or warm.

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Scotch Bonnet Hot Sauce https://www.saveur.com/scotch-bonnet-hot-sauce-recipe/ Thu, 23 May 2019 18:06:40 +0000 https://dev.saveur.com/uncategorized/scotch-bonnet-hot-sauce-recipe/
Scotch Bonnet Hot Sauce Recipe
Photo: Belle Morizio • Food Styling: Victoria Granof • Prop Styling: Dayna Seman. Photo: Belle Morizio • Food Styling: Victoria Granof • Prop Styling: Dayna SemanBY BELLE MORIZIO; FOOD STYLING BY VICTORIA GRANOF; PROP STYLING BY DAYNA SEMAN

Honey and sweet fresh mango temper the peppery heat in this vibrant, Caribbean-style condiment.

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Scotch Bonnet Hot Sauce Recipe
Photo: Belle Morizio • Food Styling: Victoria Granof • Prop Styling: Dayna Seman. Photo: Belle Morizio • Food Styling: Victoria Granof • Prop Styling: Dayna SemanBY BELLE MORIZIO; FOOD STYLING BY VICTORIA GRANOF; PROP STYLING BY DAYNA SEMAN

While whimsical-looking Scotch bonnet chiles have a flavorful fruitiness, they also pack a capsaicin punch that can easily overwhelm a dish. A fresh, Caribbean-style pepper sauce, tempered with sweet tropical fruit, is a great way to make the most of the fiery peppers. This hot sauce originally ran alongside Korsha Wilson’s guide to traditional Jamaican-style jerk cooking. (If you can’t find coconut vinegar, a staple in Caribbean cooking, white wine vinegar is a suitable substitute.)

Featured in: “Master Jamaican Jerk with Our Definitive Guide.”

Makes: makes about 2 cups
Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

  • 6 Scotch bonnet chiles, stemmed
  • 2 cups chopped fresh mango
  • 6 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 1 chopped red onion
  • 1 Tbsp. honey
  • 2 tsp. whole allspice berries
  • 1 tsp. mustard powder
  • ¼ cups plus 2 Tbsp. coconut vinegar
  • Kosher salt

Instructions

  1. To a blender, add the chiles, mango, garlic, onion, honey, allspice, and mustard powder. Pulse to break down the ingredients slightly, then add the coconut vinegar and blend until lightly chunky. Season to taste with salt. Use immediately, or refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 10 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.

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Strawberries With Wine https://www.saveur.com/strawberries-wine-recipe/ Mon, 18 Mar 2019 22:29:15 +0000 https://dev.saveur.com/uncategorized/strawberries-wine-recipe/
Strawberries with Wine
Photo: Murray Hall • Food Styling: Jessie YuChen

This bright, citrusy dessert from chef José Andrés makes the perfect nightcap to wind down an evening of grilling.

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Strawberries with Wine
Photo: Murray Hall • Food Styling: Jessie YuChen

This strawberries with wine recipe from chef José Andrés makes the perfect end to an evening of grilling. Red wine is reduced with spices and bright citrus zest, then drizzled over fresh strawberries, ice cream, and grilled bread to make this simple, delicious dessert.

Featured in, “Menu: Chef José Andrés’ Fourth of July.”

Makes: 4
Time: 40 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 cups red wine
  • <sup>1</sup>⁄<sub>4</sub> cup sugar
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • Finely grated zest of 1 lemon
  • Finely grated zest of 1 orange
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 4 (¾-in. thick) slices white country bread
  • <sup>1</sup>⁄<sub>4</sub> cup olive oil
  • 1 pint strawberries, hulled and halved
  • Vanilla ice cream, for serving
  • Mint leaves, for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a medium saucepan, stir together the wine, sugar, bay leaf, cinnamon, lemon zest, orange zest, and black pepper. Bring to a boil over high heat, then turn the heat to medium-low and simmer until reduced to approximately ⅓ cup, about 30 minutes. Set a fine sieve over a medium bowl and pour in the sauce; keep warm.
  2. Light a grill. Brush the bread with the olive oil and place on the grates; grill, turning once, until charred on both sides, 5 to 7 minutes.
  3. To serve, divide the toast among 4 plates and top each with a scoop of ice cream and some of the strawberries. Drizzle the wine syrup over the berries, and garnish with mint. Serve immediately.

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Pimento Cheese https://www.saveur.com/recipes/pimento-cheese-recipe Mon, 18 Mar 2019 22:45:22 +0000 https://dev.saveur.com/uncategorized/article-recipes-pimento-cheese-sandwich-with-homemade-pickles/
Pimento Cheese
Photo: Linda Pugliese • Food Styling: Jason Schreiber • Prop Styling: Elvis Maynard

Slather this easy, spicy spread on everything from sandwiches to crudités.

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Pimento Cheese
Photo: Linda Pugliese • Food Styling: Jason Schreiber • Prop Styling: Elvis Maynard

Chefs John Bates and Brandon Martinez of Austin, Texas’s now shuttered Noble Sandwich Co. added Sriracha to their beloved chunky pimento cheese, upping the spice factor and helping to offset the creaminess of the rich cheddar spread. We still like to slather it on everything, from sandwiches to Romaine spears. Here are our top picks for Sriracha sauces from the classic staples to regional recipes.

Makes: makes 2 sandwiches
Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

  • 6 oz. sharp cheddar cheese, coarsely grated
  • ¼ cups <a href="https://www.saveur.com/article/recipes/diy-garlic-aioli/">plus 2 Tbsp. garlic aioli</a>
  • 2 tsp. Sriracha sauce
  • 1 tsp. apple cider vinegar
  • 3⁄4 tsp. paprika
  • 3⁄4 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 medium scallions, finely chopped
  • 1 roasted red bell pepper, peeled, seeded, and finely chopped
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • Romaine lettuce

Instructions

  1. To a medium bowl, add the cheddar cheese, aioli, Sriracha, cider vinegar, paprika, Worcestershire, scallions and roasted bell pepper; season to taste with salt and pepper, and stir to combine. Spread on sandwiches, or transfer to a wide bowl and serve with Romaine lettuce spears for dipping.

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Farideh Sadeghin

From the New Orleans oyster loaf to Vietnam’s banh mi, our best sandwich recipes showcase a world of innovation between two slices of bread.

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West African-Style Peanut Stew https://www.saveur.com/article/recipes/classic-west-african-peanut-stew/ Mon, 11 Feb 2019 14:10:42 +0000 https://dev.saveur.com/uncategorized/article-recipes-classic-west-african-peanut-stew/
Classic West African Peanut Stew
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Loaded with fresh veggies and tender chicken thighs, Jessica B. Harris’s riff on the region’s popular braise makes for a rich and savory feast.

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Classic West African Peanut Stew
PHOTOGRAPHY BY BELLE MORIZIO; FOOD STYLING BY CHRISTINE ALBANO; PROP STYLING BY CARLA GONZALEZ-HART

“Peanut stews are found across West Africa, with ancient roots in dishes made with native groundnuts before the peanut arrived from the New World in the 16th century,” writes Dr. Jessica B. Harris, historian and author of High on the Hog. “Some are thick and served over rice or millet couscous, others thin and soupy, depending on where in Africa you are.” This version, inspired by Malian maafe and Ghana’s groundnut stews, pairs chicken with a generous portion of okra, tomatoes, eggplant, and hot chiles, which lighten the stew’s intense richness. Still, it’s the indispensable peanut that gives this dish its essential earthy character.

Makes: 4–6
Time: 1 hour 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • ⅓ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 lb. bone-in chicken thighs, skin discarded, patted dry with paper towels
  • Kosher salt
  • 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
  • ¼ cup finely chopped ginger
  • 4 dried chiles de árbol
  • 1 tsp. ground coriander
  • 1 tsp. ground turmeric
  • ½ tsp. freshly ground black pepper
  • ½ tsp. ground cumin
  • ¼ tsp. ground cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp. fenugreek seeds
  • 3 whole cloves
  • 2 Tbsp. tomato paste
  • ¾ cup smooth salted peanut butter
  • 4 cups homemade chicken stock or low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup canned diced tomatoes
  • 1 medium eggplant (about 1 lb.), peeled and cut into 1-in. cubes
  • 10 okra pods (about 4 oz.), cut into 1-in. lengths
  • Steamed white rice, for serving
  • 1 fresh red chile, such as peri-peri or bird’s-eye, thinly sliced
  • Roasted salted peanuts, coarsely chopped, for garnish

Instructions

  1. To a pot set over medium-high heat, add 3 tablespoons of the vegetable oil. Season the chicken generously with salt and cook, turning once, until lightly browned on both sides, about 10 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a plate and set aside.
  2. To the empty pot, add the onion, ginger, chiles de árbol, and the remaining oil and cook, stirring frequently, until softened, about 8 minutes. Add the coriander, turmeric, black pepper, cumin, cinnamon, fenugreek, and cloves and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the tomato paste and cook, stirring, until slightly darkened, about 3 minutes. Stir in the peanut butter, tomatoes, reserved chicken, and chicken stock and turn the heat to high. When the liquid boils, turn down the heat to medium-low and cook, partially covered, until the chicken is done but not falling off the bone, about 25 minutes. Add the eggplant and okra and cook, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is very tender and the vegetables are soft, 25–30 minutes more. Season with salt to taste.
  3. To serve, ladle the soup over rice, if desired, and sprinkle with the fresh chile and peanuts.

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Veal and Pearl Onion B’stilla https://www.saveur.com/veal-and-pearl-onion-bstilla-north-african-meat-pie-recipe/ Mon, 18 Mar 2019 22:48:30 +0000 https://dev.saveur.com/uncategorized/veal-and-pearl-onion-bstilla-north-african-meat-pie-recipe/
Bstilla
Photography by Belle Morizio

A hearty take on North Africa's flaky meat pie.

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Bstilla
Photography by Belle Morizio

B’stilla, a North African meat pie, is traditionally made with poultry. Cookbook author Suzanne Zeidy‘s take includes veal and caramelized pearl onions. When ordering the veal for this recipe, have your butcher remove the bone.

Featured in:Lunch at the Desert’s Edge

Makes: 8
Time: 3 hours

Ingredients

  • 3 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 10 Tbsp. unsalted butter, melted, divided, plus more as needed
  • 1 lb. pearl onions, peeled
  • 2¾-lb. boneless stew veal, cut into 2-in. chunks, patted dry with paper towels
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tsp. freshly grated nutmeg
  • 1 tsp. ground allspice
  • 1 serrano chile, seeded, and finely chopped
  • 4 cups veal or chicken stock
  • 16 phyllo dough sheets (8 oz.), thawed

Instructions

  1. To a large pot set over medium heat, add the olive oil, 2 tablespoons of the butter, and the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and deep golden brown, about 20 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to a bowl and set aside. To the empty pot, add the veal and turn the heat to medium-high. Season with salt and black pepper to taste and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned all over, about 12 minutes.
  2. Add the nutmeg, allspice, and chile and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the stock and reserved onions and turn the heat to high. When the liquid boils, turn the heat to medium-low and cook, partially covered and stirring occasionally, until the veal flakes when poked with a fork, about 1 hour 15 minutes. Remove from the heat; when cool enough to handle, coarsely shred the meat, adding it back to the sauce; set aside.
  3. Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 350°F. Using some of the remaining butter, grease a 9-inch springform pan. Line the bottom of the pan with 1 phyllo sheet, letting the excess creep up the sides, then brush with melted butter. Repeat with 7 more phyllo sheets, brushing butter between the layers and rotating each new sheet one quarter turn so that the crust overlaps decoratively.
  4. Using a silicone spatula, spread the veal mixture over the crust in an even layer. Fold the overhanging phyllo down onto the meat and brush with more butter. Drape 1 phyllo sheet on top of the pie, brush with butter, then top perpendicularly with another sheet. Repeat with the remaining sheets, brushing each new layer with butter, then tuck the phyllo corners down the sides of the pan. Brush all over with butter and bake until crackly and golden, about 40 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool for at least 10 minutes before unmolding. Serve warm or at room temperature.

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