Yakhnet Sabanegh

Description
Spinach stew

Ingredients

 * 32 oz spinach, washed, stalks removed, roughly chopped
 * 8 oz lean lamb or beef, minced or cubed
 * 2 medium onions, chopped
 * 2 tbsp shortening or butter
 * 1 tbsp salt (optional)
 * a dash of ground allspice
 * ¼ cup fried pine nuts
 * 4 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed with a dash of salt
 * ½ cup finely chopped fresh coriander
 * 1 liter water

Directions

 * 1) Boil water in a pot.
 * 2) Add chopped spinach.
 * 3) Bring to a boil for 3 minutes.
 * 4) Remove and wash well. Drain. Put aside.
 * 5) Sauté onion with shortening or butter over moderate heat until transparent.
 * 6) Stir in meat, salt and allspice until tender.
 * 7) Stir in garlic then add coriander and spinach. Mix well.
 * 8) Add 1 cup of water.
 * 9) Cook over moderate heat for 20 minutes or until tender.
 * 10) Garnish with pine nuts.
 * 11) Serve accompanied with cooked rice.