Denningvleis (Tamarind Mutton Stew)

Ingredients

• about 910 g Mutton (or Lamb)
• 2 large Onions
• 3 tbsp Tamarind Paste
• 2 tbsp Brown Sugar
• 2 tbsp Vinegar
• 4 whole Cloves
• 1/2 tsp Allspice
• 2 leaves Bay Leaves
• 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil
• 1 tsp Salt
• 1/2 tsp Black Pepper

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

1. 1Cut the mutton into 2.54 cm cubes.
2. 2In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat vegetable oil over medium heat.
3. 3Add onions and sauté until softened.
4. 4Add mutton and brown on all sides.
5. 5Stir in the tamarind paste, brown sugar, vinegar, cloves, allspice, and bay leaves.
6. 6Add enough water to cover the mutton.
7. 7Bring to a simmer, then cover and cook for 1.5 hours, or until mutton is tender.
8. 8Season with salt and pepper to taste.
9. 9Remove bay leaves before serving.
10. 10Serve hot with rice or mashed potatoes.

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