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Mrouzia Moroccan Sweet Lamb With Almonds And Apricots Recipe

Add Step-by-Step Photos	Moroccanlady / All my dishes 1 year, 6 months ago The stew is a traditional lamb tagine called Mrouzia, prepared throughout North Africa , especially in Ramadan. as people try to eat something very rich in calories to be able to fast comfortably during the day. but it's something I LOVE making anyti... More Prep:45m Cook:145m Servings:4	Moroccanlad
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Lamb Stew with Almonds and Apricots Recipe

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Ingredients

3 lbs. lamb shoulder or neck, trimmed of fat and cut into 2 1/2 inch cubes

1 teaspoon ground ginger

1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon turmeric

1/4 teaspoon cayenne

1/4 teaspoon cardamom

1/4 teaspoon ground coriander

1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

1/4 teaspoon cloves

1/2 cup water

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter

2 medium onions, finely chopped

2 cloves garlic, finely chopped

2 cinnamon sticks

3 cups chicken stock or water

1 1/2 cups dried apricots, roughly chopped, or raisins

1 1/2 cups almonds, whole and blanched

1/3 cup honey

1-2 Tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice (optional)

1 cup carrots, cut into 1/2-inch thick slices

1/2 cup flat-leaf parsley, chopped

Directions

1 In a bowl combine the ginger, pepper, cinnamon, turmeric, cayenne, coriander, cardamom, nutmeg, cloves and water and mix well. Add the meat and rub in the paste, coating evenly. Cover and refrigerate overnight.

2 In a Dutch oven or other heavy, lidded pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onions, garlic, and cinnamon sticks and cook until the onions are translucent and the mixture is fragrant.

3 Add the marinated meat (including the marinade) to the pot and then the chicken stock. Bring the stock to a boil, and skim off any scum that appears.

4 Reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer, stirring from time to time. Add water if the pot becomes too dry. Stew until the meat is tender, about 1 1/2 hours, more if needed.

5 Add the apricots, almonds, honey, and carrots and simmer, uncovered, stirring often to prevent scorching, until the meat is very soft and almost falling apart, about 30 minutes longer. The sauce should reduce to a syrupy glaze. At this point taste and add lemon juice to desired level. The lemon juice brings some balance to the sweetness from the honey and apricots.

Note: this recipe can be prepared in advance up to this point. Allow to cool, refrigerate and serve within a couple of days.

6 Stir in the chopped parsley and transfer to a warmed serving dish. Serve immediately with couscous or rice or just bread.

servings: moroccans are greedy people:) so this is usually for 2 to 4 people depending on portion!

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Comments

tuilelaith 1 year, 6 months ago said:
This does sound worth a try. I think I will try it however after we get the summer kitchen built. I live in a trailor without air conditioning. Do not want to heat the house up this way at this time of year.

berry 1 year, 6 months ago said:
Oh my gosh..... this is one of my favorite flavors... thanks for share all these wonderful recipes!

cholena 1 year, 6 months ago said:
Hey , Dis sounds so awesome . Worth trying . I may make it soon . I can just imagine the flavour . Awesome post . Thx alot gal !!!! It def gets my 5 . Have a gd day : 0 )