Sweet and sour roast
4 servings
60 minutes
Sweet and sour stew is a traditional dish of Jewish cuisine, filled with the warmth of home and the wisdom of generations. It was born out of the need to create rich, nutritious meals from available ingredients. The combination of tender beef, sweet prunes, and vegetables offers a flavor harmony: the delicate meat intertwines with the caramel notes of carrots and fruity acidity. Potatoes add heartiness while spices deepen the aroma. According to Jewish tradition, ingredients are cut thoughtfully: the round shape of carrots symbolizes abundance. This dish takes its time to reveal its flavor – the next day it becomes even richer as if gathering all shades together. It can be served at family dinners or festive gatherings where warmth and coziness are valued. Such a stew is not just food but a part of history that tells about roots and traditions.
1
Cut slightly fatty meat into medium-sized pieces and fry almost until cooked in a steel pot.
- Beef: 1 kg
2
When it releases juice, add finely chopped onion, cover with a lid, and let it stew.
- Onion: 5 head
3
After ten minutes, add sliced carrots to the pot. Sliced means in coins, to bring money into the house.
- Carrot: 2 pieces
4
After another ten minutes, add prunes and medium-sized chopped potatoes to the pot. Stir and simmer on low heat until the potatoes are cooked, stirring regularly. Add a little pepper — but be cautious with the salt, as kosher meat is salted.
- Pitted prunes: 200 g
- Potato: 1 kg
- Ground black pepper: to taste
- Salt: to taste
5
Serve hot. But it tastes best the next day.