Sabzi Govurma Recipe (Herbed Lamb Stew) | Saveur

Name: Sabzi Govurma Recipe (Herbed Lamb Stew) | Saveur
Ingredients: 2 1⁄4 lb. trimmed boneless lamb shoulder, cut into 1-inch cubes; Salt; 1 large yellow onion, halved; 1 pinch saffron (6-8 strands); 1 stick plus 2 Tbsp. (5 oz.) unsalted butter, divided; 4 large bunches (1 1/2 lb.) garlic chives (aka Chinese chives) or scallions, washed, dried, and cut into 1-inch pieces (12 cups); 1 large bunch flat-leaf parsley, leaves coarsely chopped (2 cups); Freshly ground black pepper; 3 tbsp. chopped fresh tarragon leaves; 1⁄3 cup plus 2 Tbsp. verjus or lemon juice; Rice pilaf, for serving

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In this Azeri stew, garlic chives and butter-stewed greens feature as prominently as the lamb, if not more so.

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Ingredients

2 1⁄4 lb. trimmed boneless lamb shoulder, cut into 1-inch cubes
Salt
1 large yellow onion, halved
1 pinch saffron (6-8 strands)
1 stick plus 2 Tbsp. (5 oz.) unsalted butter, divided
4 large bunches (1 1/2 lb.) garlic chives (aka Chinese chives) or scallions, washed, dried, and cut into 1-inch pieces (12 cups)
1 large bunch flat-leaf parsley, leaves coarsely chopped (2 cups)
Freshly ground black pepper
3 tbsp. chopped fresh tarragon leaves
1⁄3 cup plus 2 Tbsp. verjus or lemon juice
Rice pilaf, for serving