THE SIGNATURE SPICE-ROUTES BRAISE

(Our Play on the Ultimate 100-Minute Meat Melt)

THE SIGNATURE SPICE-ROUTES BRAISE

Ingredients: 1kg Beef and Lamb, 2 tbsp Smoked paprika, 1 tbsp Cumin, 1 tbsp Black pepper, 500ml Red Wine, 100ml Rakija, 2 tbsp Honey, 4 Large onions, 6 cloves Garlic...

Ingredients

  • 1kg Beef and Lamb
  • 2 tbsp Smoked paprika
  • 1 tbsp Cumin
  • 1 tbsp Black pepper
  • 500ml Red Wine
  • 100ml Rakija
  • 2 tbsp Honey
  • 4 Large onions
  • 6 cloves Garlic

Cooking Method

  1. The Scorch Sear meat until dark brown charred.
  2. The Architect Fry onions and garlic in fat until sweet mahogany jam.
  3. The Bloom Add spices and Rakija; ignite to release the spirit and fire.
  4. The Swell Add wine and honey; simmer covered for 80 minutes until melting collagen silk.
  5. The Final Flourish Top with raw fresh parsley matchsticks.

Cuisine: Balkan

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