Lamb with green onions

Ingredients

 * 2 lb. lamb, cut into 1 1/2" pieces,
 * 5 bunches of green onions, cut into 1" pieces,
 * 2 cups hot water, divided,
 * 1 tsp salt,
 * 1 tsp paprika,
 * 1 tsp black pepper,
 * 2 tbsp butter (optionally)

Directions

 * 1) Put lamb in wide, but not deep sausepan.
 * 2) Add 1/2 cup hot water and if desired, butter, cover.
 * 3) Put on the top of range at medium heat for 2 hours.
 * 4) In 1/2 hour add onions, salt, paprika, black pepper and 1/2 cup hot water, stir.
 * 5) Cook for another 1/2 hour, add 1/2 cup hot water, stir.
 * 6) Repeat the latter in 1/2 hour, using the last 1/2 cup hot water.
 * 7) Cover and cook for 1/2 hour.
 * 8) Switch off the range, let stay for 15 min.
 * 9) Serve warm.