Xinjiang Style Hot Pot

This authentic recipe is from a dinner party I attended and was served by the host along with other authentic Chinese dishes.

• Ready In: 1 hr 5 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 2  tablespoons  vegetable oil
• 1  lb lamb or 1  lb  mutton, cut into 1 inch cubes
• 1  medium onion, chopped
• 1  green bell pepper, chopped
• 1  carrot, chopped
• 1  turnip, chopped
• 2  tomatoes, chopped
• 1  inch fresh ginger, finely sliced
• 1 1⁄4 cups water
• 1  teaspoon salt

Directions

1. In a deep sided skillet, heat the oil and stir fry the lamb cubes for 2 minutes, until the cubes are lightly browned on all sides.
2. Transfer meat to a dutch oven and add all of the other ingredients. Mix well.
3. Bring to a boil and then cover. Allow to simmer on low heat for 35 minutes. Serve over rice.