Asian Braised Lamb

Asian Braised Lamb

Ingredients:

• 2# Lamb, any cut

• 8 oz Shitake Mushrooms

• 1 Tbs  Fresh Ginger, minced

• 1 Lg  Onion, chopped

• 2 Tbs Teeny Tiny Spice Company blend of Choice (Suggestions below)

• 1-2 Tbs Tamari

• 2 Tbs Vinegar

• 1 Tbs Fish sauce

• 1 Tbs Sesame oil

• 1 Tbs Molasses

• 2 C Water

• 1 Green pepper, cored and thinly sliced

• 6 Scallions, thinly sliced crosswise

Suggested blends: Chinese Five Spice, Penang Curry, Szechuan Spice, Massaman Curry

*If you are using Szechuan Spice or Massaman Curry, start with 1 Tbs tamari because these two blends contain salt, whereas the Penang Curry and Chinese Five Spice are salt-free. You can always adjust up if needed.

Instructions:

1. Combine all of the ingredients in an oven-proof pan with a lid.

2. Bring to a boil on the stove top and then place into a 350º oven for 3 hours.

3. Remove from the oven, separate any bones from the meat, and place uncovered back into the oven for 1 hour.

4. Add the green pepper and scallions and allow to cook for 10 minutes.

5. Adjust seasoning to taste and serve hot alone, over noodles or rice.