Fouja Djedhad Recipe

Name: Fouja Djedhad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 lb. lean lamb; 2 1/2 oz. butter; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 2 Tbsp. flour; 2 Tbsp. water; 1/4 to 1/2 tsp. saffron; 1 small stick cinnamon; 1 Tbsp. salt; 1/8 tsp. pepper; 1 Tbsp. sugar; 1 Tbsp. grated orange rind; 1/2 lb. large prunes

Servings: persons

3 lb. lean lamb
2 1/2 oz. butter
1 large onion, finely chopped
2 Tbsp. flour
2 Tbsp. water
1/4 to 1/2 tsp. saffron
1 small stick cinnamon
1 Tbsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
1 Tbsp. sugar
1 Tbsp. grated orange rind
1/2 lb. large prunes

1
Brown lamb in butter; remove meat and add onion to fat.
2
Cook until brown.
3
Add flour to onion and cook until deep brown, stirring continuously.
4
Add onion and flour mixture to meat in 4 pint casserole.
5
Cover with hot water; stir in saffron, cinnamon, salt and pepper.
6
Bake for 2 hours until the meat is tender at 325u00b0.
7
Add prunes which have been soaked in cold water for 1 to 2 hours.
8
Continue cooking for another hour; add orange rind and sugar.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 lb. lean lamb, 2 1/2 oz. butter, 1 large onion, finely chopped, 2 Tbsp. flour, and more.

Yes, Fouja Djedhad falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Fouja Djedhad

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