Sultan's Delight with Creamed Aubergine

A rich Ottoman lamb stew served over a creamy, cheesy aubergine purée infused with spices and fresh herbs.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1336.4 kcals 5345.5 kcals
Carbohydrates 23.7 grams 94.8 grams
Fat 96.6 grams 386.2 grams
Protein 93.1 grams 372.4 grams
Cook Time
105 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
2
tbsp
Dairy
55
g
Butter
For the lamb
250
ml
2
tbsp
55
g
Butter
For the aubergine
110
g
GrainsCereals
1
tbsp
Liquids
285
ml
Meat
1.8
kg
Lamb Shoulder
Trimmed, cut into 2.5cm cubes
NutsSeeds
5
cloves
Garlic
Crushed
0.5
tsp
Thyme
Dried
1
tsp
Oregano
Dried
0.25
tsp
Cloves
Ground
0.5
tsp
1
tsp
Cumin
Ground
1
piece
Salt
To taste
1
piece
Black Pepper
Freshly ground
1
piece
Flat leaf Parsley
For garnish
1
tsp
OilsFats
3
tbsp
Vegetables
1
piece
4
piece

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 180°C.
  • Heat 55g butter and 3 tbsp oil in a heavy pan and brown the lamb for 5 minutes while stirring.
  • Add the onion and garlic and sweat for 2 minutes.
  • Stir in tomato paste, herbs, spices, 285ml stock, and seasoning.
  • Simmer uncovered for 60 minutes until the meat is tender and the sauce has thickened.
  • Bake the aubergines in the oven for 40 minutes until softened.
  • Peel the cooked aubergines and set the pulp aside.
  • Warm the 250ml milk and 2 tbsp cream in a saucepan.
  • Melt 55g butter in another pan and whisk in 1 tbsp flour.
  • Gradually add the warm milk mixture to create a thick white sauce.
  • Fold in the aubergine pulp, 110g cheese, chili flakes, and seasoning and cook for 5 minutes.
  • Serve the lamb stew surrounding a mound of aubergine purée and garnish with parsley.