Kov Roghan
Ков Роған
A simple, comforting Bukharan Jewish stew of chicken or lamb with potatoes and onions, cooked in a savory broth and often eaten with lepyoshka bread to soak up the juices.
Ingredients
- •2 lb bone-in chicken pieces or lamb chunks
- •3 tbsp oil
- •2 large onions, sliced
- •4 medium potatoes, cut into wedges
- •3 cups chicken or meat broth
- •2 tsp kosher salt
- •1 tsp black pepper
- •1 tsp ground cumin
- •1 bay leaf
- •1 small bunch fresh cilantro or parsley, optional
Instructions
- 1
Heat the oil in a heavy pot over medium heat and add the onions.
- 2
Cook the onions until softened and lightly golden, stirring occasionally.
- 3
Add the chicken or lamb pieces and season with salt, black pepper, and cumin.
- 4
Brown the meat lightly on all sides, then add the bay leaf and broth.
- 5
Bring the pot to a gentle simmer, cover, and cook until the meat begins to tenderize.
- 6
Add the potato wedges in an even layer and spoon some broth over them.
- 7
Continue simmering, partially covered, until the potatoes are fully cooked and the meat is tender.
- 8
Adjust seasoning, sprinkle with herbs if using, and serve hot with Bukharan flatbread.
Kosher notes
If using chicken, it remains a meat dish and should not be served with dairy bread spreads. Use kosher meat or poultry and a meat-designated pot.
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