THE PERFECT MADESU DISH

Ingredients :

• 500 g dried white beans (soaked and washed)
• 150 to 200 g of pieces of lamb (leg or shoulder)
• 2 onions
• 1 stick of celery
• 3 carrots
• 5 cloves of garlic
• 3 tablespoons peanut oil
• 1 teaspoon hot pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• Black pepper (to taste)
• 2 tablespoons of tomato puree
• 1 handful of dried tomatoes
• 400 g crushed tomatoes
• 2 liters of water
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1 teaspoon thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)

Instructions :

1. Soak and wash the white beans in a large volume of cold water to rehydrate them.
2. Peel and cut the carrots into slices about 1 cm thick.
3. Chop the onions, celery, and press the garlic cloves.
4. Preheat a casserole dish over high heat without adding any fat.
5. Sear the salted lamb pieces for 2-3 minutes on each side. Set aside.
6. Over medium heat, add peanut oil, onions, celery, and sauté until soft.
7. Add the garlic, chili, nutmeg, pepper, tomato puree, and mix.
8. Add the sun-dried tomatoes, then the crushed tomatoes and carrots. Mix until the tomato changes color.
9. Moisten with 2 liters of water, add the parsley, thyme, bay leaf, and mix.
10. Return the lamb pieces to the casserole dish. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes.

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