Ingredients

  • 1 medium eggplant, cut in large cubes
  • 1 1/2 lb. lamb shoulder, cut in 1-inch squares
  • 3 Tbsp. margarine
  • 1 tsp. marjoram
  • 1 c. beef consomme
  • 1 c. raw rice
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • pinch of thyme
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 can tomatoes

Method

  • Soak cubes of eggplant in salted water for 15 minutes.
  • Rinse and drain well.
  • Brown lamb on all sides in hot fat.
  • Transfer to casserole.
  • Pan-fry onion until golden.
  • Add eggplant, seasonings and consomme to casserole.
  • Brown rice in a dry skillet; add tomatoes with juice to rice.
  • Pour over casserole.
  • Bake at 350° until lamb is tender, about 1 1/2 hours.