Meat and Oatmeal Stew

Meat and Oatmeal Stew

This is a deliciously different stew, that can be made with any kind of meat you like, in any form. I’m not sure which cuisine to categorise this under, since as it is a little American and a bit Asian. It does have a very interesting flavor nonetheless and goes very well with a hunk of on one side and a bowl of hot, steaming stew on the other. Remember to adjust cooking time as per the type meat you’re using.

Cut your meat in strips, dice the potatoes, slice some onions, smash a few of , and keep some tabasco, , chilli powder, stock, soy sauce and oatmeal ready. BTW Add as much garlic as you like – I love garlic and probably went overboard with it. :D

Heat some oil and toss in the meat, fry on high heat till there’s no red visible, add the garlic and fry some more till the garlic is brown on at least one side, throw in the onions, stir and then add some stock [beef, or vegetable - whichever you prefer]. Bring to a boil, add a pinch of chilli powder, a dash of tabasco and a small splash of soy sauce. Add the diced potatoes and oatmeal, cover and simmer till the meat [whatever you've used - beef, , lamb, chicken...] is tender. If its chicken, it will already be done. Add any other vegetables if you like, diced along with the potatoes. Keep an eye on the consistency as the oatmeal can get surprisingly thirsty. Before taking off the heat, remember to adjust the salt.

The oatmeal lends a wonderfully soft and creamy texture to the stew, the mutton brings the characteristic flavor and the vegetables make it a whole meal. Try it and do let me know how it turns out.



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About Sid Khullar

Sid is the primary contributor to and editor of Chef at Large. A self confessed food addict who likes cooking, writing and photography... and travel, if it gets him closer to a good book and interesting food. He's spent 17 years in varying functions of technology including research & development, training, sales, marketing and mentoring technology startups. He now applies himself to learning more about food and building food and beverage brands online for Brands at Large clients. Sid covers Delhi/NCR for Chef at Large and can be reached at editor@chefatlarge.in