Prasa Yahnisi Recipes

PAPAYA STEW RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Make the sofrito: Add the cilantro, green bell pepper, red onion, garlic, and olive oil to a food processor. Process until the mixture is fully combined, chunky, and uniform in color.
• Make the stobá: In a large bowl, pour the sofrito over the spare ribs, tossing to coat well. Marinate at room temperature for at least 20 minutes.
• Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly grease with nonstick spray.
• Place the shredded plantain in the center of the prepared baking sheet. Using the back of a spoon, spread the plantain evenly into a thin round, 6-8 inches wide.
• Bake the plantain round for 15 minutes. Remove the plantain round from the oven. Let cool slightly, then lift the plantain on the parchment paper and invert into a medium bowl. Place another medium bowl inside to set the shape of the plantain bowl. Let cool completely.
• In a medium saucepan, add the water and cured pork tail and simmer for 15-20 minutes to draw the salt out of the pork tail. Remove the pot from the heat and set aside.
• Melt the coconut oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook until lightly browned and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
• Add the pork tail and cooking water, marinated spare ribs, and the salt. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and cook for 90 minutes until the meat is tender, adding more water if it evaporates too quickly.
• Add the green papaya, ripe papaya, mango, sweet potato, nutmeg, turmeric and coconut water to the stew. Cover and cook for another 45 minutes, until the meat is tender and the fruit is cooked through.
• While the stew cooks, spread the reserved papaya seeds on a baking sheet. Transfer to the oven and bake for 10-15 minutes, until lightly toasted and crisp. Set aside to cool.
• Place the plantain bowl inside a coconut shell or medium bowl. Ladle the stew into the plantain bowl. Garnish with the toasted papaya seeds and shredded coconut.
• Enjoy!

PRASA YAHNISI

Steps:

• Wash leeks and halve them crosswise.
• In a large saucepan, slowly saute the onions in hot oil until lightly browned.
• Add leeks and saute a few more minutes, turning carefully to prevent them from coming apart.
• Add tomatoes through broth; bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes.
• Remove from the heat and let cool.
• Sprinkle with dill before serving.

TURKISH LAMB AND QUINCE STEW (AVYA YAHNISI)

Steps:

• Heat 2 tablespoon oil over high heat in a deep frying pan or stew pot. Add lamb and brown it in several portions removing it to a plate when browned.
• Heat the other 2 tablespoon oil over high heat and add the onion and cook gently for about 5 minutes, until translucent and light golden.
• Add the pomegranate molasses and the water. Stir well, to mix in the browned juices.
• Return lamb to the pan and add 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, allspice, salt, and pepper.
• Cover and simmer for one hour. Adjust salt if necessary and check liquid form time to time.
• Melt the butter in a frying pan. Add the quinces and cook over high heat for several minutes until caramelized.Turn the pieces from time to time.
• Add sugar, cloves, and 1/2 tablespoon cinnamon, stir once, and place on top of the lamb in the pan.
• Cover, and simmer gently for about 30 minutes, until the lamb is tender, shaking the pan occasionally. Don't stir, this would damage the quinces!
• Serve hot with fresh bread, bulgur, rice or what you like!
• Note: I prepare at least the double amount of quince increasing spices and sugar. We all love quince very much!