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Lamb Tagine with Prunes and Almonds

Por Álvaro (RecetAI)Actualizada recientemente
Morocco (Maghreb region, Berber tradition)
Safari to the palate, The taste of family, A thousand and one spices
Gluten-Free
  • 4
    servings
  • 740 kcal/serving
  • Medium

Ingredients

Still life with the fresh ingredients needed for the recipe
  • lamb meat

    800 g

  • olive oil

    30 ml

  • onion

    1 unit

  • fresh ginger

    5 ml

  • turmeric

    5 ml

  • cinnamon stick

    1 unit

  • water or broth

    500 ml

  • dried prunes

    150 g

  • honey

    15 ml

  • ground cinnamon

    3 ml

  • peeled almonds

    50 g

  • fresh parsley

    to taste

Utensils needed

About this recipe

The lamb tagine with prunes and almonds is one of the most traditional and appreciated dishes of Moroccan cuisine.

This recipe, deeply rooted in Berber culture, represents the perfect balance between sweet and savory, a distinctive characteristic of Maghreb gastronomy.

Cooked slowly in a conical clay vessel called a tagine, the lamb becomes infused with a blend of spices like cinnamon, ginger, and turmeric, while the prunes provide a honeyed sweetness and the toasted almonds add texture and contrast.

It is a festive dish, often reserved for family celebrations or special events, reflecting the richness of the Moroccan culinary tradition.

Instructions

1
Step 1

Step 1

In a tagine or wide casserole, heat a little oil and lightly brown the lamb pieces on all sides.

You will need:

800 glamb meat2 tablespoonsolive oil
2
Step 2

Step 2

Add the chopped onion, grated ginger, turmeric, and cinnamon stick. Stir well so the spices impregnate the meat.

You will need:

1 unitonion1 teaspoonfresh ginger1 teaspoonturmeric1 unitcinnamon stick
3
Step 3

Step 3

Cover with water or broth and cover the tagine. Cook over low heat for one hour or until the meat is tender.

You will need:

500 mlwater or broth
4
Step 4

Step 4

Meanwhile, in a separate pan, cook the prunes with a little cooking broth, a tablespoon of honey, and ground cinnamon.

You will need:

150 gdried prunes1 tablespoonhoney1/2 teaspoonground cinnamon
5
Step 5

Step 5

Toast the peeled almonds in a dry pan until golden and crunchy. Reserve for garnish.

You will need:

50 gpeeled almonds
6
Step 6

Step 6

Add the cooked prunes to the tagine and cook for 10 more minutes. Serve hot with toasted almonds on top and chopped parsley.

You will need:

to tastefresh parsley

Your culinary masterpiece is ready to enjoy!

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