Zharkoe po-Kazakhski v Gorshochke (Claypot Braised Potatoes, Mushrooms & Vegetables) – Authentic Kazakhstan Recipe

Ingredients for Zharkoe po-Kazakhski v Gorshochke (Claypot Braised Potatoes, Mushrooms & Vegetables) (4 Servings)

• 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) quartered waxy potatoes, prepped into bite-sized pieces
• 1.5 cups cremini mushrooms, washed and trimmed
• 1 cup carrots
• 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with cumin seeds
• 1.5 tbsp traditional Kazakhstan seasoning (garlic, fresh dill and cilantro, bay leaf)
• 2.5 cups rich culinary stock or aromatic cooking liquid, plus 2 tbsp cooking oil

Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions

1. Heat oil in a heavy Dutch oven or deep skillet over medium-high heat; brown quartered waxy potatoes for 5 minutes.
2. Add minced onion, garlic, cumin seeds, and garlic, fresh dill and cilantro, bay leaf, stirring for 2 minutes until deeply aromatic.
3. Add cremini mushrooms and pour in the braising liquid; bring to a lively simmer.
4. Cover and braise over medium-low heat for 20–22 minutes until meltingly tender and the sauce is rich and glossy.
5. Stir in carrots right before serving warm.