Moroccan Lamb Tagine with Apricots and Almonds

Moroccan Lamb Tagine with Apricots and Almonds

🟡 Medium

Ingredients

  • 800g lamb shoulder, cubed
  • 1 large onion, finely chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 150g dried apricots
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/2 tsp saffron threads
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 400ml chicken stock
  • 80g toasted almonds
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 bunch fresh coriander
  • to taste salt and pepper

Instructions

  1. 1
    Season lamb cubes with salt, pepper, cumin, cinnamon, and ginger. Let marinate for 15 minutes.
  2. 2
    Heat olive oil in a tagine or heavy pot over medium-high heat. Brown lamb in batches and set aside.
  3. 3
    Sauté onion until softened, add garlic and saffron, cook for 2 minutes.
  4. 4
    Return lamb to pot, add chicken stock and honey. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low.
  5. 5
    Cover and simmer for 1 hour until lamb is tender.
  6. 6
    Add dried apricots and cook for another 15 minutes.
  7. 7
    Garnish with toasted almonds and fresh coriander. Serve with couscous.
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