PachaPacha Recipe - Traditional Assyrian Stew

Ingredients

• 4 lbs lamb shanks (bone-in, cleaned)
• 1 whole lamb tongue, cleaned
• 1 whole lamb head, cleaned and halved (optional, for authenticity)
• 2 large yellow onions, quartered
• 8 garlic cloves, smashed
• 2 tbsp kosher salt (plus more to taste)
• 1 tbsp black peppercorns
• 2 tsp ground allspice
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp ground cardamom
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 lemon, juiced
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped (for garnish)
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped (for garnish)
• 1/2 cup cooked basmati rice (for serving, optional)
• Freshly ground black pepper, to finish
• Warm flatbread, for serving