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Nutritional Values

🔥720kcal
💪45gProtein
🌾35gCarbs
🥑45gFat
🌿6gFibre
⚖️400 gServing

* Per serving · 400 g. May vary.

Lamb Gyuvech

How to order / say it
Say it Агнешки гювеч — [AHG-nesh-kee gyoo-VECH]
Order I'll have the Obzor Lamb Stew, please.
Locally Бих искал обзорския агнешки гювеч, моля.
Say locally

A hearty lamb stew with seasonal vegetables.

Why try it?

This stew is a testament to Obzor's pastoral traditions, featuring locally sourced meats and vegetables that define the region's rustic culinary style.

How it tastes

The stew offers a robust and savory taste, with tender chunks of lamb perfectly mingled with melt-in-your-mouth vegetables, aromatic with regional spices.

Origin & History — first documented: 1870

This dish has origins in the 19th century, with shepherds and villagers cooking it during communal gatherings to celebrate harvests and community bonds.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥩 500 g lamb
  • 🥕 200 g potatoes
  • 🥕 100 g carrots
  • 🧄 1 onion
  • 🌿 10 g rosemary
  • 🌿 2 bay leaf

Method

  1. 1 Sear the lamb pieces in a pot.
  2. 2 Add vegetables and herbs.
  3. 3 Cover with water and simmer.
  4. 4 Cook slowly until meat is tender.
  5. 5 Serve hot with crusty bread.

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