Lamb And Yogurt Stew Recipe (Shakriyeh)
Share this Syrian comfort food staple with your own household
For Vian Alnidawi and Sara Nassr, shakriyeh, a Syrian lamb yogurt stew, is a hearty, down-to-earth dish that's long been a staple of their family get-togethers. Here, we've adapted their recipe for an Instant Pot, making it even easier to share the comforting meal with your own household.
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Recipe adapted from Vian Alnidawi and Sara Nassr, Comal Heritage Food Incubator, Denver, CO
Shakriyeh (Lamb And Yogurt Stew)
Learn how to make shakriyeh, a traditional Syrian lamb and yogurt stew that's made easier with an Instant Pot.
Prep Time
20
minutes
Cook Time
1
hour
Servings
4
to 6
Total time: 1 hour, 20 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 pounds lamb stew meat (preferably shoulder), cut into chunks
- 2 quarts water
- 4 tablespoons salt, divided
- 1 large yellow onion, diced into medium-sized cubes
- 2 pounds plain yogurt
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted for garnish
Directions
- Preheat the Instant Pot on the Sauté function. Place the lamb chunks in the Instant Pot; add the water and 2 tablespoons of the salt, and bring to a boil. When the impurities start to float, skim them off and discard, then add the onion. Once boiling, hit the Cancel button to stop the Sauté cycle. Select the Pressure Cook option and set to low pressure. Cover the Instant Pot and lock into place; be sure the steam release valve is closed. Set the timer to 40 minutes.
- In a blender, add the yogurt and cornstarch, and mix on high speed until thoroughly incorporated. Pour the mixture into a medium-sized saucepan over medium-low heat and stir until it comes to a simmer, then sample to make sure it doesn't taste like cornstarch. Once the cornstarch flavor is gone, remove from the heat and set aside.
- With a colander, strain the lamb while reserving the broth. Season with the remaining 2 tablespoons of salt and mix to integrate gently.
- Add the cooked lamb to the yogurt sauce along with 7 ounces of the reserved stock. Bring to a simmer.
- Serve in shallow bowl with roast pine nuts over the top.
Nutrition
| Calories per Serving | 567 |
| Total Fat | 43.2 g |
| Saturated Fat | 18.8 g |
| Trans Fat | 0.0 |
| Cholesterol | 130.0 mg |
| Total Carbohydrates | 12.4 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.6 g |
| Total Sugars | 8.3 g |
| Sodium | 1,510.9 mg |
| Protein | 31.1 g |
The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
