Tajine (lamb Tagine With Apricots And Almonds)
Tajine is a traditional Malian dish that is slow-cooked to perfection, resulting in tender and flavorful lamb with the sweetness of apricots and the crunch of almonds. This dish is a perfect representation of the rich and diverse flavors of Malian cuisine.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs lamb, cut into chunks
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp ground coriander
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 cup dried apricots
- 1/2 cup whole almonds
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large tajine or Dutch oven over medium heat.
- Add the lamb chunks and brown on all sides, then remove from the tajine and set aside.
- Add the chopped onion to the tajine and cook until softened, then add the minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Return the lamb to the tajine, then add the ground ginger, cinnamon, cumin, coriander, cayenne pepper, and season with salt and pepper. Stir to coat the lamb with the spices.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Cover and cook for 1.5 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Add the dried apricots and almonds to the tajine, cover, and continue to cook for another 30 minutes or until the lamb is tender.
- Adjust the seasoning if needed, then serve the tajine hot with couscous or rice.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 2 hours
- Total time:
- 2 hours
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 450 per serving
- Protein
- 25g
- Carbohydrates
- 20g
- Fat
- 30g
Supplies
Tajine or Dutch oven Cooking spoon Knife Cutting board
Tools
Stovetop
Serving suggestions
Serving Suggestions: Tajine is traditionally served with couscous or rice, and a side of fresh salad.
Tips & tricks
Tips: For an extra flavor boost, you can add a pinch of saffron to the tajine while it's cooking.
Cost
$25