Lamb and Cardoon Tagine With Preserved Lemons (Fatna Kotni) Recipe

Name: Lamb and Cardoon Tagine With Preserved Lemons (Fatna Kotni)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 12 lbs boneless lamb shoulder, diced; 1 onion, peeled and diced; 6 garlic cloves, peeled and minced; 1 quart water; salt and pepper; 2 bunches cardoons, peeled, halved, and reserved in acidulated water; 1 lemon, juice of; 1 cup water; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 3 saffron strands; ½ cup vegetable oil; ½ cup extra virgin olive oil; 1 teaspoon salt; preserved lemon peel strip; oil cured green olives

Servings: persons

3 12 lbs boneless lamb shoulder, diced
1 onion, peeled and diced
6 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
1 quart water
salt and pepper
2 bunches cardoons, peeled, halved, and reserved in acidulated water
1 lemon, juice of
1 cup water
1 teaspoon ground ginger
3 saffron strands
½ cup vegetable oil
½ cup extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
preserved lemon peel strip
oil cured green olives

1
For the lamb, in a medium saucepan over high heat, bring all of the ingredients to a boil.
2
Reduce the heat, and simmer until tender, about 30 minutes.
3
Remove from the heat, season, and set aside keeping warm.
4
For the cardoons, in a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine all of the ingredients and mix to combine.
5
Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for one hour, or until tender.
6
Remove from the heat and set aside keeping warm.
7
To finish the tagine, preheat the oven to 300 degrees.
8
Spoon the lamb into the center of a tagine and arrange the cardoons on top.
9
Place in the oven until warmed through, about 15 minutes.
10
To serve, spoon some preserved lemon and olives on top of the tagine.

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

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 12 lbs boneless lamb shoulder, diced, 1 onion, peeled and diced, 6 garlic cloves, peeled and minced, 1 quart water, and more.

Yes, Lamb and Cardoon Tagine With Preserved Lemons (Fatna Kotni) 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.

Lamb and Cardoon Tagine With Preserved Lemons (Fatna Kotni)

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