Monday, February 11, 2008

Spinach and Meat Stew With Yogurt Dip (Yoğurtlu Ispanak)

Spinach and Meat Stew With Yogurt Dip (Yoğurtlu Ispanak)

Makes 2-3 servings

500 g spinach * 4 tbsp olive oil * 1 onion * 200 g ground beef or veal * 1/2 cup rice * 2 cups water * salt * ½ tsp red pepper

For the yogurt dip:

1 cup plain yogurt * 2 garlic cloves

Wash the spinach and cut them. Mince the onion. Bring to fire the olive oil, the ground meat and the onion. Cook until the meat releases all the juice. Add the spinach. Cover the cooking pot and cook for about 10 minutes. Add the rice, water and seasonings. Keep on fire until the rice is cooked. Meanwhile, prepare the yogurt dip. Mix the yogurt with the minced garlic. When the stew is ready, place it in a serving plate and serve with the yogurt dip.

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