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Hello Jeanne...this was incredibly educational. I do love knowing that everyday is a learning experience. I'm not sure if this particular product would appeal to me...however, I certainly can understand its usefullness in certain specialized recipes.
Thanks for sharing and flavourful wishes, Claudia
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Raciónes: 4
Ingredientes
- 1kg lamb short ribs, bone in (or I used 750g lamb leg steaks, cubed)
- olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, crushed
- 250ml dry white wine
- 500ml lamb or beef stock
- salt and pepper
- pinch of cayenne pepper
- 1/2 tsp ground coriander
- 500g potatoes, chopped (I used halved baby potatoes)
- 400g tin of waterblommetjies, drained
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 287g | |
| Recipe makes 4 servings | |
| Calories 372 | |
| Calories from Fat 161 | 43% |
| Total Fat 17.91g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat 7.72g | 31% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 67mg | 22% |
| Sodium 67mg | 3% |
| Potassium 746mg | 21% |
| Total Carbs 22.06g | 6% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.8g | 9% |
| Sugars 2.69g | 2% |
| Protein 19.14g | 31% |
Evaluaciones
19 de Mayo de 2010
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