Lamb Tagine with Prunes Recipe

Name: Lamb Tagine with Prunes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon sesame seeds; 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 3 pounds trimmed boneless lamb shoulder, cut into 2 1/2-inch pieces; 1 medium onion, halved; 1 bunch of cilantro, tied in a bundle with kitchen string; 1 cinnamon stick, broken in half; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; Pinch of saffron threads; Salt and freshly ground pepper; 4 1/2 cups water; 3 cups pitted prunes (14 ounces), halved; 1 tablespoon honey; 1 teaspoon orange-flower water (optional)

Servings: persons

1 teaspoon sesame seeds
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 pounds trimmed boneless lamb shoulder, cut into 2 1/2-inch pieces
1 medium onion, halved
1 bunch of cilantro, tied in a bundle with kitchen string
1 cinnamon stick, broken in half
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
Pinch of saffron threads
Salt and freshly ground pepper
4 1/2 cups water
3 cups pitted prunes (14 ounces), halved
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon orange-flower water (optional)

1
In a small dry skillet, toast the sesame seeds over moderate heat until golden, 45 seconds.
2
Transfer the seeds to a plate.
3
In a large enameled cast-iron casserole, combine the oil, lamb, onion, cilantro, cinnamon stick, ginger, saffron, a pinch of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper.
4
Add the water and bring to a boil.
5
Reduce the heat to moderately low and cook, skimming the stew a few times, until the lamb is tender, about 1 1/2 hours.
6
Using a slotted spoon, remove the onion, cilantro and cinnamon stick and discard.
7
Add the prunes to the casserole and simmer for 15 minutes.
8
With a slotted spoon, transfer the lamb and prunes to a bowl.
9
Boil the cooking liquid over high heat until slightly reduced, about 5 minutes.
10
Add the honey and boil for 5 minutes.
11
Return the lamb and prunes to the casserole and stir in the orange-flower water, if using.
12
Season with salt.
13
Transfer the stew to a bowl, sprinkle with the toasted sesame seeds and serve.

1195

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, 3 pounds trimmed boneless lamb shoulder, cut into 2 1/2-inch pieces, 1 medium onion, halved, and more.

Yes, Lamb Tagine with Prunes 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 Tagine with Prunes

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