Lamb Stew in Spicy Tamarind Sauce
Inspired by lamb stew lovingly cooked for hours by lola during family gatherings, this dish with a twist to the usual lamb stew brings back delicious memories to diners of all ages.

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Lamb Stew in Spicy Tamarind Sauce
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Spice Paste Preparation
Red Onions or Shallots, peeled and quartered
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100.0 g
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Garlic cloves, minced
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40.0 g
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Lemongrass, stalks only, sliced
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60.0 g
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Green Chilies
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30.0 g
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Ginger, peeled and sliced
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30.0 g
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Shrimp Paste, prepared
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60.0 g
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Turmeric Powder
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5.0 g
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Coriander Leaves
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20.0 g
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Coriander roots
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10.0 g
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Lamb Preparation
Lamb Shank
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1000.0 g
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Canola or Corn Oil
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60.0 ml
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Knorr Sinigang Sa Sampalok Mix 800g
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15.0 g
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Pineapple Chunks (optional)
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150.0 g
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Coconut Cream or Milk
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500.0 ml
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Eggplant, large dice
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200.0 g
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Fish sauce to taste
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0.0 g
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Brown Sugar or Palm Sugar, to taste
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0.0 g
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Fresh basil leaves, chiffonade
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10.0 g
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Knorr Rostip Chicken Seasoning Powder 1kg
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15.0 g
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Fried Shallots
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5.0 g
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Coriander Leaves
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10.0 g
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Spice Paste Preparation
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Red Onions or Shallots, peeled and quartered 100.0 g
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Garlic cloves, minced 40.0 g
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Lemongrass, stalks only, sliced 60.0 g
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Green Chilies 30.0 g
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Ginger, peeled and sliced 30.0 g
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Shrimp Paste, prepared 60.0 g
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Turmeric Powder 5.0 g
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Coriander Leaves 20.0 g
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Coriander roots 10.0 g
Lamb Preparation
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Lamb Shank 1000.0 g
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Canola or Corn Oil 60.0 ml
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Pineapple Chunks (optional) 150.0 g
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Coconut Cream or Milk 500.0 ml
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Eggplant, large dice 200.0 g
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Fish sauce to taste
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Brown Sugar or Palm Sugar, to taste
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Fresh basil leaves, chiffonade 10.0 g
Presentation
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Fried Shallots 5.0 g
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Coriander Leaves 10.0 g
Preparation
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Spice Paste Preparation
- In a food processor, put the onions, garlic cloves, lemongrass, chilies, ginger, shrimp paste, turmeric, coriander leaves, and coriander roots
- Puree into a smooth paste
- Set aside
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Lamb Preparation
- Season the lamb with Knorr Chicken Powder and set aside to marinate
- Heat oil in a sauce pot or wok
- Add the spice paste and saute until fragrant
- Add the Knorr Tamarind Soup Base
- Pour the coconut cream in
- Add the pineapple chunks and eggplant
- Simmer until the lamb is tender
- Adjust seasoning with fish sauce if needed
- Transfer the cooked lamb onto a serving bowl
- Let the sauce continue to simmer until thick and creamy
- Add the basil leaves
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Presentation
- Garnish with coriander leaves and more basil leaves
- Top with fried shallots