Veal Tajine with Green Peas and Artichoke Hearts

Ingredients

  • 800 g (approximately 1 3/4 lb) Quebec Veal shoulder roast, cut into cubes
  • 60 ml (1/4 cup) vegetable oil
  • 2 medium onions, chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 2.5 ml (1/2 tsp) ground ginger
  • 5 ml (1 tsp) turmeric
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 liter (4 cups) water
  • 650 g (approximately 1 1/2 lb) fresh or frozen green peas
  • 1 tomato, quartered
  • 5 coriander stems, tied
  • 8 artichoke hearts, fresh or frozen, halved

Preparation

  1. In a large saucepan, heat oil over high heat. Sear veal cubes on all sides.
  2. Add onions, garlic and spices. Season with salt and pepper and stir. Continue cooking for 3 minutes.
  3. Stir in water, peas, tomato and coriander. Reduce heat to medium, then cover and simmer for 1 hour.
  4. Add artichoke hearts. Reduce heat to low and continue cooking for 30 minutes.