Turnip Stew-Arabic Style

Bring 6 cups water to a boil in a large pot; cook stew meat in the boiling water until cooked through and water has completely evaporated 30 to 45 minutes skimming off any accumulated fat from top as needed.

Stir tomato paste into the cooked stew meat until coated 1 to 2 minutes. Add 4 cups water turnips salt and black pepper; bring to a boil. Mix lemon juice maple syrup and sugar into stew meat mixture; reduce heat to medium and simmer until reduced 30 to 40 minutes. Serve over cooked rice.