Traditional Welsh Recipes
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Traditional Welsh Recipes

Stiw Mynwy (Monmouth Stew).

In Wales, lamb has always been a popular ingredient for stews and casseroles and this recipe from south-east Wales contains leeks and pearl barley.

1½lb stewing lamb, cubed or 8 lamb chops, trimmed	1 oz seasoned flour
4-6 leeks, washed, trimmed and cut into rings	1 oz butter or oil
2 oz pearl barley	Salt and black pepper
¾ - 1 pt lamb stock
4 sprigs of parsley; 1 sprig of thyme; a bayleaf: tied together with a piece of string

Set oven to 350°F of Mark 4. Coat the lamb in the seasoned flour, heat the butter or oil and lightly fry all over for one minute. add the leeks and fry for a minute, then transfer to a casserole dish. Add the pearl barley, herbs and seasoning, then pour over the stock. Cover, bring to the boil and cook in the oven for 90-120 minutes. Remove the herbs before serving and serve with boiled potatoes.
Alternatively, if desired, the stew can be cooked gently, covered, on top of the stove.

Serves 4.

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