Rutabiya Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Rutabiya
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds lamb, trimmed of excess fat; Salt and plenty of pepper; 1/4 teaspoon powdered saffron; 1/2 teaspoon ginger; 2 teaspoons cinnamon; 4 tablespoons oil; 2 large onions, finely chopped; ½ tablespoons honey (optional); 1/41/2 pound fresh or moist dried Tunisian or California dates, pitted; 1/23/4 cup blanched almonds, left whole or coarsely chopped, toasted or fried in oil; 3 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted

Servings: persons

2 pounds lamb, trimmed of excess fat
Salt and plenty of pepper
1/4 teaspoon powdered saffron
1/2 teaspoon ginger
2 teaspoons cinnamon
4 tablespoons oil
2 large onions, finely chopped
½ tablespoons honey (optional)
1/41/2 pound fresh or moist dried Tunisian or California dates, pitted
1/23/4 cup blanched almonds, left whole or coarsely chopped, toasted or fried in oil
3 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted

1
Cut the meat into 6 pieces and put it in a pan.
2
Add salt, pepper, saffron, ginger, 1 teaspoon of the cinnamon, and the oil and onions.
3
Cover with water and simmer, covered, for 1 1/2 hours, or until the meat is very tender, adding water to keep the meat covered, and turning the pieces over.
4
Add the honey, if you like, and the remaining cinnamon and cook until the sauce is reduced, turning the pieces of meat over.
5
Add the dates and cook 1015 minutes more.
6
Serve sprinkled with almonds and sesame seeds.

903

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pounds lamb, trimmed of excess fat, Salt and plenty of pepper, 1/4 teaspoon powdered saffron, 1/2 teaspoon ginger, and more.

Yes, Rutabiya 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.

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