LAMB BRAISED WITH QUINCE (KIDONATO)

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This easy and tasty lamb and fruit dish originated in ancient Greece.

Provided by Alexandra S.

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Greek

Time 1h50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 pounds boneless lamb shoulder, cut into serving-size pieces
2 tablespoons butter
1 onion, diced
1 cup water
salt and pepper to taste
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons white sugar
4 quinces - washed, cored, and quartered

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil until smoking over medium-high heat. Add the lamb and sear until well browned on all sides, then set aside. Reduce heat to medium, then stir in butter and onions, and cook until the onion has softened and turned translucent.
  • Pour in water, then season with salt, pepper, cinnamon, and sugar. Add seared lamb pieces, and quartered quince. Cover and bring to a simmer.
  • Simmer the kidonato over medium-low heat for 1 hour, or until the lamb is tender, adding additional water if needed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 534.2 calories, Carbohydrate 23.4 g, Cholesterol 131.1 mg, Fat 36 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 29.9 g, SaturatedFat 14.2 g, Sodium 120.9 mg, Sugar 7.4 g

alex atamba
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Don't waste your time.


Botho Sehera
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Needs work.


Shami Jireh
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Not bad!


Eric Jackson
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Amazing!


LaShawn Lewis
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This recipe was a disaster. The lamb was overcooked and the quince was mushy. I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.


Khloe Contreras
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This dish was a disappointment. The lamb was tough and the quince was too tart. I won't be making this again.


RUKA VLOGS
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Delicious! The lamb was fall-apart tender and the quince added a perfect balance of sweetness and tartness. Will definitely be making this again soon!


Zoumara Suber
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This was my first time cooking lamb and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the lamb was so tender. The quince added a nice sweetness and tartness. Will definitely make this again!


Roniel Gutierrez (JABNOVA)
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This dish was a hit at my dinner party. The lamb was cooked to perfection and the quince added a unique and flavorful twist. Everyone raved about it!


Amrit Gill
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Not a fan of quince but decided to give this recipe a try anyway. Was pleasantly surprised by how well the flavors worked together. The lamb was delicious and the quince added a nice tartness. Will definitely make this again!


Bakhti Rahman Khan
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Followed the recipe to a T and the result was perfection. The lamb was melt-in-your-mouth tender and the quince added the perfect touch of sweetness. Will definitely make this again!


Tamam Ahmed
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This lamb and quince dish was a delightful culinary journey. The meat was fall-apart tender, and the quince added a unique and subtly sweet flavor. A keeper!


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