https://www.dontfeedtheblogger.com/blog daily 0.75 2023-01-18 https://www.dontfeedtheblogger.com/blog/cooking-the-world-vol-2-albanian-tave-kosi-lamb-and-rice-in-yogurt-sauce monthly 0.5 2021-01-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f029bd3f1b8f60790222b22/1594011992661-XEF8D51PEM84AKCXEQIW/IMG_4783.jpg Cook the World - Albania - Tave Kosi Heat 3 tbsp. butter and the oil in a 6-qt. saucepan over medium-high heat. Season lamb with salt and pepper and toss with 1⁄4 cup flour. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f029bd3f1b8f60790222b22/1594012072122-RDOJEZTHORCT8DLEDHN2/IMG_4785.jpg Cook the World - Albania - Tave Kosi Working in batches, cook lamb, turning as needed, until browned, 10–12 minutes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f029bd3f1b8f60790222b22/1594012390268-090ZHWJQBTOLT8IKV3QF/IMG_4797.jpg Cook the World - Albania - Tave Kosi Pour yogurt sauce evenly over lamb mixture. Bake until golden and the lamb is tender, 45–60 minutes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f029bd3f1b8f60790222b22/1594012152696-UOYBP7JARRB39GGXV7KU/IMG_4786.jpg Cook the World - Albania - Tave Kosi Add rice, garlic, and 1⁄2 cup water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook, covered, until rice is just tender, about 18 minutes. Stir in oregano, salt, and pepper and transfer to a 9" x 13" baking dish; set aside. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f029bd3f1b8f60790222b22/1594012500282-URLB7ZGPBDLSN8TGPBV6/IMG_4798.jpg Cook the World - Albania - Tave Kosi This ends up being very rich and eggy, with a texture I'd compare to a Spanish Tortilla. The yogurt really comes through and gives it a nice tangy bite that contrasts really well with the strong meatiness of the lamb and the earthy herbal flavor of the oregano. Without the yogurt, I think it'd be too heavy and savory, but as-is it comes out nicely balanced. I'd give this dish a 4/5, and I'll definitely make it again. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f029bd3f1b8f60790222b22/1594011001089-8M9KL92DJTDBEXZMMVYP/Albania+Flag.png Cook the World - Albania - Tave Kosi https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f029bd3f1b8f60790222b22/1594012334798-V3LTLDHL3E59YMAZWMUZ/IMG_4792.jpg Cook the World - Albania - Tave Kosi Heat oven to 375°. Melt remaining butter in a 2-qt. saucepan over medium-high heat. Whisk in remaining flour; cook until smooth, 2 minutes. Remove from heat; whisk in yogurt, nutmeg, eggs, salt, and pepper until smooth. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f029bd3f1b8f60790222b22/1594011526674-RSPVP25RYPW5ZZFMSASB/IMG_4781.jpg Cook the World - Albania - Tave Kosi 6 tbsp. unsalted butter 1 tbsp. olive oil 2 lb. lamb shoulder, trimmed and cut into 1 1/2" pieces Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 1⁄3 cup flour 3 tbsp. long grain white rice 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped 3 tbsp. finely chopped oregano 4 cups plain yogurt 1⁄8 tsp. freshly grated nutmeg 5 eggs https://www.dontfeedtheblogger.com/blog/cooking-the-world-vol-1-borani-kadoo-afghanistan monthly 0.5 2021-01-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f029bd3f1b8f60790222b22/1594013430291-XMXJUJQV6M108V441SIT/Borani+Kadoo+Pic4.jpg Cook the World - Afghanistan - Borani Kadoo The spice flavor was good, but not quite enough to balance out the sweetness. I'm thinking this recipe needs less sugar, more spice flavor, and more heat. The squash did take longer than the original recipe called for, closer to 50 minutes versus the 30 called for. Overall, this is something I'd make again with some minor modifications. Next up: Albanian Tave Kosi. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f029bd3f1b8f60790222b22/1594013174333-O5CGCHPPQFMN0ARBD6ZF/Borani+Kadoo+Pic3.jpg Cook the World - Afghanistan - Borani Kadoo Once the onion is tender, add the garlic, jalapeno, tomato paste, spices, ginger, sugar, salt and 1 1/2 cups of broth. Turn the heat to high and bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Once the mixture boils, turn the heat to low and add the squash pieces to the pan. Every few minutes, move the squash around so all the pieces cook evenly in the sauce and the bottoms don't burn. Add more liquid if the pan gets dry. Cook until the squash is fork-tender but doesn't lose its shape (about 30-45 minutes). While the squash is cooking, combine the yogurt, garlic and salt in a small bowl. To serve, spoon the yogurt over the squash and pour any remaining yogurt around the outside edges of the pumpkin. Serve with warm pita or naan bread. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f029bd3f1b8f60790222b22/1594012828035-IIUG4TC1OWENTZG7ODUC/Borani+Kadoo+Pic1.jpg Cook the World - Afghanistan - Borani Kadoo The Squash 1 large yellow onion, peeled and quartered 1/4 cup olive oil 2 lbs butternut squash (or equivalent in pumpkin) 1 clove garlic, peeled and minced 1 small jalapeno pepper, halved, seeded and diced 1 tablespoon tomato paste 1 tablespoon ground turmeric 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, peeled and diced 1/4 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1 1/2 to 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth The Yogurt Sauce 1 cup yogurt 1 clove garlic, minced Pinch salt https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f029bd3f1b8f60790222b22/1594013137239-K5G0JJ42R1BW7W96SY2Z/Borani+Kadoo+Pic2.jpg Cook the World - Afghanistan - Borani Kadoo Puree the onion in a food processor. Heat the oil in a 14-inch saute pan or large casserole over medium heat. Add the onion and saute until tender, about 10 minutes. While the onion is cooking, cut the squash into 1-inch chunks and set aside. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f029bd3f1b8f60790222b22/1594012764205-NLQHSP0IDM9GI94G10PK/Afghan+flag.png Cook the World - Afghanistan - Borani Kadoo https://www.dontfeedtheblogger.com/blog/cook-the-world-vol-3-belizean-stew-chicken monthly 0.5 2023-01-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f029bd3f1b8f60790222b22/1595108073211-B5MV5VZHJGDHKZICRKK1/IMG_4841.jpg Cook the World - Belize - Stew Chicken Add the garlic to the pot, stir and cook until fragrant. Add the seasoned chicken and cook, turning periodically until the chicken is nicely browned. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f029bd3f1b8f60790222b22/1595109155577-71IC7F6OVF5VQC3YHNAT/IMG_4849.jpg Cook the World - Belize - Stew Chicken Add the rice and coconut milk to the pot and give it a couple stirs. Put the lid on the Instant Pot, move the valve to “Seal”, and cook at high pressure for 5 minutes. Note: Its important to rinse the rice under running water thoroughly before using it….don’t be one of those soul-less monsters who uses unwashed rice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f029bd3f1b8f60790222b22/1595106054060-MIB0AFBMR9CK974VJZFD/IMG_4836.jpg Cook the World - Belize - Stew Chicken - Chicken 2 pounds boneless/skinless chicken thighs 2 pounds chicken drumsticks Vinegar or lime juice to taste 1 clove garlic (finely minced) Dime-sized piece of achiote paste 1 tsp. teach of thyme, salt, and black pepper 1/4 tsp cumin 1 tsp. brown sugar 1 small tomato, diced 1 sliver of ginger root Cilantro (to taste) 2 tablespoons finely minced onion 1 tablespoon finely minced bell pepper. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f029bd3f1b8f60790222b22/1595109287268-IKYIJ31SY9N95E84U5PZ/IMG_4853.jpg Cook the World - Belize - Stew Chicken When the timer is up, allow the Instant Pot to release pressure naturally (via just leaving it the hell alone) for 10 minutes, then turning the valve to release any pressure that remains. Take the lid off the pot, stir the rice and beans, and serve with the chicken. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f029bd3f1b8f60790222b22/1595107708875-SIIVJBJ2I9JAO2VZHLQB/IMG_4840.jpg Cook the World - Belize - Stew Chicken Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a pot over medium-high heat, and add the brown sugar, stirring until it melts. Be careful here, you can go from zero to horrific burnt goo in no time flat, so watch the sugar closely. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f029bd3f1b8f60790222b22/1595103624216-XQSNOV3KKXQ5G8AJWKDD/PIXNIO-2000-906x604.jpg Cook the World - Belize - Stew Chicken https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f029bd3f1b8f60790222b22/1595108644984-D92FUP89QWRTZ1GF1W7T/IMG_4845.jpg Cook the World - Belize - Stew Chicken Cover the pot, reduce the heat to medium, and let it simmer for around an hour until an instant read thermometer stuck into the chicken reads 165 degrees. Keep an eye on the pot periodically, if it looks like it got significantly drier you should add a bit more water to ensure it can still stew properly. When done, remove from the heat and serve with the rice and beans (steps coming next). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f029bd3f1b8f60790222b22/1595109051219-9GDE2AJSVQCH7AADOS6B/IMG_4848.jpg Cook the World - Belize - Stew Chicken Add the beans and spices to the pot and cook, stirring frequently, for a minute or two in order to allow the flavors to mix. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f029bd3f1b8f60790222b22/1595106821243-ZZNYSMXG16C59RZJ8SUY/IMG_4858.jpg Cook the World - Belize - Stew Chicken https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f029bd3f1b8f60790222b22/1595107018289-H274EMMYOT3PK19LW5MC/IMG_4839.jpg Cook the World - Belize - Stew Chicken Toss the chicken and coat with a mixture of vinegar/lime juice, achiote, salt, cumin, thyme, black pepper, and minced cilantro. Set aside. Note: I deviated from the recipe here and rather than using ginger root, I added 1/2 tsp of ground ginger to the spices added in this step. You can go either way. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f029bd3f1b8f60790222b22/1595108835937-2HK1L460NEAUWDF4YN4N/IMG_4847.jpg Cook the World - Belize - Stew Chicken - Note: I adapted this recipe for the Instant Pot pressure cooker because I was using my stock pot for the chicken. The linked recipe details how to make this on the stovetop. Press the “Saute” button on the Instant Pot and allow to heat. Add the onion and garlic to the pot and stir periodically until the onions are softened and the mix is fragrant, making sure not to burn the garlic. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f029bd3f1b8f60790222b22/1595106388300-NYFRSQNJ2QVMD8IBJOR5/IMG_4846.jpg Cook the World - Belize - Stew Chicken - Rice and Beans 2 cups canned red kidney beans, drained 1 medium onion, diced 2 cups coconut milk 2 cups uncooked long-grain white rice, rinsed well 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. thyme Black pepper to taste https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f029bd3f1b8f60790222b22/1595108491343-KEBLPEVC7NPWFIR7FO8R/IMG_4842.jpg Cook the World - Belize - Stew Chicken Add the onion, pepper, and tomato to the pot along with half a cup of water. 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