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Saturday, October 29, 2011

How To Make Oden Japanses Assorted Stew

"Look One Stew In One" How Good Is That? When You Can Fix One Meal In One Pot.

Persian Peach Stew



This deliciously spiced sweet-and sour stew was adapted from "Persian Cooking With Love.


Ingredients:



1 1/2 lbs chicken Breast
1 large onion, thinly sliced into rings
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/8 teaspoon turmeric
1/4 teaspoon paprika
2 -3 teaspoons rose water
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/4 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup lime juice (lemon also works)
1/2 cup brown sugar
3 firmpeaches or 3 nectarines
1/4 teaspoon saffron, dissolved in hot water (optional)

Directions:


Trim fat and skin from chicken and chop into bite-sized pieces. Heat in a nonstick pan until lightly browned. Add the olive oil and onions. Cook over medium heat until the onion is transluscent. Add rosewater, cardamom, cumin, cinnamon and salt/pepper to taste. Add 1 cup water and stir. Cover and simmer over low heat for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Mix the lime juice, sugar and saffron (if using) and stir into the chicken. Cover and simmer 30-45 minutes longer.

Wash the peaches or nectarines. Remove pits and cut into small wedges. Carefully stir into the chicken, cover and simmer 20-30 minutes longer.

Taste and adjust the seasoning. Serve hot with steamed long-grain rice

Slow Cooker Vegetables Stew

Working Hard And Don't Have Time To Cook A Good Stew...Try This Easy Vegetables Stew

2 cans (14.5 oz each diced tomatoes with Italian herbs
4 medium red potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
4 medium stalks celery, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
3 medium carrots, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 medium parsnips, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 medium leeks, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 can 1 3/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary leaves
3 tablespoons cornstarch
3 tablespoons cold water
In 4- to 5-quart slow cooker, place all ingredients except cornstarch and water.
Cover; cook on Low heat setting 8 to 10 hours or until vegetables are tender.
Mix cornstarch and water; gradually stir into stew until blended. Increase heat setting to High; cover and cook about 20 minutes longer, stirring occasionally, until thickened.