Moroccan Lamb Tajine with Dried Prunes
- 1 bag (individual-size) Black Tea
- 1 bag (about 7 Oz. Size) Dried Prunes
- 1/4 cups Almonds, Whole Or Sliced
- 2 whole Large Eggs
- 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1/2 whole Yellow Onion
- 2 pounds Lamb Stew
- 2 cloves Garlic, Minced
- 1/2 teaspoons Cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoons Ginger
- 1/4 teaspoons Dried Oregano
- 1/4 teaspoons Turmeric
- 1- 1/2 cup Water Or Beef Stock
- 3 Tablespoons Honey
- 1 teaspoon Toasted Sesame Seeds (optional)
- Place the tea bag in enough hot water to submerge the prunes.
- Immerse the prunes in the hot tea, the almonds in additional hot water (skip this step if using sliced almonds), and put the eggs in cold water to boil.
- When boiled, close the lid and set aside (leave on the stove).
- Heat a pressure cooker or a heavy pot or skillet.
- When hot, add the olive oil, onions, and lamb and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
- Add the garlic, cinnamon, ginger, oregano, turmeric or saffron, and water or stock.
- Bring to boil, cover, then let it simmer for about 45 minutes on low heat.
- Meanwhile, take the prunes out the tea water and set aside.
- Peel the almonds (if using whole), dry, then roast the almonds on low heat on the stove or oven for few minutes until slightly brown.
- Cut the eggs in quarters.
- After 45 minutes, open the lamb pot or pressure cooker lid and add the honey and the prunes then cook until sauce is thickened.
- Stir.
- Serve the lamb and garnish with almond, eggs, and sesame seeds.
- This meal can be served with couscous or bread.
- Enjoy!
black tea, eggs, olive oil, onion, garlic, cinnamon, ginger, oregano, turmeric, water, honey, sesame seeds
Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/main-courses/moroccan-lamb-tajine-with-dried-prunes/ (may not work)