Kidney Stew

Servings: 4
Ingredients:

1 lb Spanish onions, peeled and
-cut into eighths
1/2 c  Red wine
1 1/4 c  Water
1/4 ts Dried thyme or 1/2 tsp
-chopped fresh
Salt and pepper to taste
10    Lamb kidneys (about 1 1/2
-lbs)
4 tb Flour

Place the onions, wine and 3/4 cup water in saucepan. Season with salt,
pepper and thyme, bring to boil. Lower heat, cover and simmer 20 minutes
or until the onions are tender. Remove any surrounding fat and the
translucent membrane from the outside of the kidneys and cut them into
about 1′ cubes. Stir the kidneys into the onion mixture, cover and simmer
for 5 minutes or until the kidneys are nearly tender. Blend the four with
the remaining water until it is smooth and mix it into the kidneys,
stirring continuously until the mixture thickens. Simmer for a few minutes,
check seasoning.

Serves 4

Kidneys are a part of the body ruled by Libra, and in this dish their taste
is sweet and mild and lightly flavored with wine and thyme. Serve this
stew as a family supper dish with plenty of boiled rice and a red wine.