Best 4 Croatian Lamb Brodet Recipes

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In the heart of Croatian cuisine, there lies a delectable dish that captures the essence of culinary tradition and the bounty of the Adriatic coast: Croatian Lamb Brodet. This mouthwatering stew is a harmonious blend of tender lamb, an array of fresh vegetables, and an aromatic broth infused with herbs and spices.

As you embark on a culinary journey through this article, you'll discover not just one, but three enticing recipes that celebrate the diverse flavors of Croatian Lamb Brodet. Each recipe offers a unique take on this classic dish, ensuring that every palate finds its perfect match.

The first recipe presents a traditional approach, where succulent lamb is lovingly stewed with an orchestra of vegetables, including sweet bell peppers, ripe tomatoes, and aromatic onions. The flavors meld together, creating a rich and flavorful broth that promises a symphony of tastes.

The second recipe takes a contemporary twist, introducing a tantalizing fusion of flavors. Lamb shoulder, slow-cooked until fall-off-the-bone tender, is paired with a vibrant medley of vegetables, including sun-dried tomatoes, capers, and olives. A hint of white wine and a touch of lemon zest add a delightful complexity to this modern interpretation.

Last but not least, the third recipe unveils a vegetarian delight. Meatless yet bursting with flavor, this rendition of Croatian Lamb Brodet showcases a delightful combination of vegetables, simmered in a savory broth infused with herbs and spices. Each bite offers a symphony of textures and flavors, proving that a satisfying meal can be crafted without compromising on taste.

Whether you're a seasoned chef or a culinary novice, these recipes will guide you through the steps of creating this Croatian masterpiece. With detailed instructions and helpful tips, you'll be able to recreate the authentic flavors of Croatian Lamb Brodet in your own kitchen. So, prepare to tantalize your taste buds and embark on a culinary adventure that will transport you to the sun-kissed shores of Croatia.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

TRADITION:ROASTED LAMB UNDER THE BELL



Tradition:Roasted lamb under the bell image

This is a true gourmet meal: roasted lamb with potatoes and vegetables. It is among the most popular meat dishes to tray in Croatia. Fresh young meat and Mediterranean herbs give this dish ancient flavour of distinguished beauty.

Provided by Tamara Novakovic

Categories     Main Course

Time 2h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

5 pounds lamb meat
2 pounds potatoes
2 tomatoes
1 apple
2 large onions
rosemary leaves
sea salt-to taste
1 cup white wine or water
5 tbsp sunflower oil

Steps:

  • The preparation of this rustic meal is actually quite simple: you put everything together in the baking pan (which is part of the bell) and season with rosemary leaves, sea salt and oil. Just cut potatoes, tomatoes, onion and apple in half.
  • Cook the way it is described in the text above for 1,5 to 2 hours. You can uncover it after about 45 minutes and turn the meat on the other side. Cover with bell and hot coals and continue baking. The meat should be nice and golden, the potatoes crispy and vegetables soft.

CROATIAN LAMB "BRODET"



CROATIAN LAMB

Categories     Lamb     Easter     Dinner

Yield 4-6 portions

Number Of Ingredients 13

0,6 kg boneless lamb
0,08 kg bacon (pancetta)
2 medium onions
1 carrot
a piece of celery root
0,2 l white wine
2 teaspoons lemon juice
nutmeg powder
1 yolk
hard goat or sheep cheese, grated
butter
olive oil
pepper, salt

Steps:

  • Sauté onion on mixture of butter and olive oil, add carrot, bacon and celery and sauté it shortly. Cut the meat on walnut size and sauté meat until gets color and starts to release liquid. Than put wine and cook until liquid partly evaporates, add water to cover meat and cook until it is soft (about 90 min; add water if necessary). Before it is done add nutmeg powder, salt, pepper. Cook for more 10 min and add before mixed yolk, cheese and lemon in "brodet". Cut the fire, and wait 10 min. before serving. Serve with noodles or flour gnocchi.

CROATIAN LAMB "BRODET"



Croatian Lamb

This is an old recipe before discovery of Amerika. That,s why we dont use tomato, potato or any other ingredient from the "new continent".

Provided by nitko

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 2h

Yield 4 portions, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

600 g boneless lamb
80 g bacon (pancetta)
2 medium onions
1 carrot
10 g celery root
1/4 liter white wine
2 teaspoons lemon juice
ground nutmeg
1 egg yolk
40 g goat cheese or 40 g sheep's milk cheese, grated
1/4 teaspoon butter
2 teaspoons olive oil
pepper
salt

Steps:

  • Sauté onion in mixture of butter and olive oil.
  • Add carrot, bacon and celery and sauté it shortly.
  • Cut the meat to walnut size.
  • Sauté meat until gets colour and starts to release liquid.
  • Than add wine and cook until liquid partly evaporates.
  • Add water to cover meat and cook until it is soft (about 90 min; add water if necessary).
  • Before it is done add nutmeg powder, salt, pepper.
  • Cook for more 10 min and add before mixed yolk, cheese and lemon in "brodet".
  • Cut the fire, and wait 10 minute before serving.
  • Serve with noodles or flour gnocchi.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 644.8, Fat 48, SaturatedFat 20.1, Cholesterol 177.3, Sodium 326.4, Carbohydrate 9.6, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 4, Protein 31.1

CROATIAN FISH "BRODET"



Croatian Fish

Recipe from Croatian island Hvar. There are many ways of making "brodet", this comes from village Vrboska on Hvar. It is better if you use several kinds of fish.

Provided by nitko

Categories     Stew

Time 1h15m

Yield 5 portions, 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1000 g fish (better vatious fish,cod-fish, sea-bass and similar, or crabs, shrimps etc.)
4 tablespoons olive oil
3 large onions, finely minced
3 garlic cloves, finely minced
1 bay leaf
5 g raisins
1 teaspoon vinegar
500 g tomatoes (strained or 3-4 whole fresh tomatoes, very finely minced)
1 teaspoon salt (to taste)
1 teaspoon black peppercorns (or just to taste)
1 tablespoon fresh parsley leaves (minced)
1 tablespoon sugar (to taste)

Steps:

  • For this meal you have to have large round pot with low rim.
  • Put olive oil in a pot and sauté the onion until it is soft.
  • Put fish in (if it is too big cut it in portions), fry very shortly. Add vinegar and cook gently for 2 more minutes.
  • Add garlic and bay leaf. DO NOT STIR with any kind of ladle, just shake the whole pot (if you have wooden flat ladle, you may move fish a bit).
  • Add tomato, salt, pepper, raisins and water to cover fish.
  • Cook open for 50-60 minute on not too strong fire.
  • Add water if evaporates too quickly.
  • Try it: if it's too sour, add sugar.
  • At the end add parsley leaves and some more olive oil.
  • Serve with hard corn mush (polenta, as we say).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 169.1, Fat 11.1, SaturatedFat 1.6, Sodium 473.9, Carbohydrate 17.5, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 10, Protein 1.9

Tips:

  • To make the most flavorful broth, use a combination of lamb bones and meat. You can also add vegetables such as carrots, celery, and onions to the pot.
  • Brown the lamb meat before adding it to the pot. This will help to develop its flavor and color.
  • Use a variety of vegetables in your brodet. Some good options include tomatoes, potatoes, zucchini, and bell peppers.
  • Season the brodet to taste with salt, pepper, and paprika. You can also add other spices, such as cumin, oregano, or rosemary.
  • Simmer the brodet for at least 30 minutes, or until the lamb is tender and the vegetables are cooked through.
  • Serve the brodet with crusty bread or rice.

Conclusion:

Croatian lamb brodet is a hearty and flavorful stew that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is made with lamb, vegetables, and a variety of spices. The stew is simmered until the lamb is tender and the vegetables are cooked through. Brodet is typically served with crusty bread or rice.

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