Ingredients

• 1/4 kilo dried prunes, pitted
• 1/4 kilo dried apples
• 1/4 kilo dried apricots
• 1 kilo beef for stewing
• 3 Tbsp. olive or corn oil
• 1 Tbsp. each sugar and cinnamon
• 1 tsp. black pepper
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 75 ml. tomato puree
• 4 cups boiled white rice, for serving

1. In separate bowls, soak each of the dried fruits in water for 2 hours. Drain well.

2. Cut the meat into cubes about 1" (2 1/2 cm.) square.

3. In a heavy skillet heat the oil and in this saute the meat until browned on all sides.

4. Add the prunes and cook on a low flame, uncovered, for 20 minutes.

5. Add the apples, apricots, seasonings and tomato puree. Stir well and cook uncovered another 10 minutes.

6. Serve hot on the white rice. On each portion distribute the fruits and ladle over an appropriate amount of sauce.

   (Source: Daniel Rogov)