For this delectable meal I delved into PLEASE TO THE TABLE – THE RUSSIAN COOKBOOK by Anya von Bremzen and John Welchman. In Georgia this beef stew is cooked with sour plums but tamarind concentrate (available in Asian stores) makes a good substitute. I used beef shin on the bone for this stew but any stewing beef…… Continue reading piquant beef stew + pilaf + zucchini with yoghurt