Stew
Lham bel Barkouk (Lamb Tagine with Prunes)
About
A sweet-and-savoury Fassi celebration tagine of tender lamb simmered with soft prunes, honey, cinnamon and toasted almonds, served across northern Morocco at weddings and feasts.
Equipment
- Heavy pot or tagine
- Wooden spoon
- Small frying pan
- Bowl
Ingredients
Lamb shoulder or shanks, in chunks1.2 kg
Onions, grated2 large
Garlic, crushed3 cloves
Ground ginger1 tsp
Ground cinnamon1 tsp
Saffron threadspinch
Turmeric½ tsp
Pitted prunes300 g
Honey2 tbsp
Cinnamon stick1
Blanched almonds½ cup
Toasted sesame seeds2 tbsp
Olive oil3 tbsp
Salt and black pepperto taste
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