Step inside the enchanting world of Moroccan cuisine and discover the tantalizing flavors of Moroccan lamb tagine, a dish that encapsulates the essence of Moroccan culinary heritage. This delectable stew, lovingly prepared in a traditional tagine, is a symphony of aromatic spices, tender lamb, and an array of colorful vegetables. As you embark on this culinary journey, let us guide you through the intricacies of selecting the perfect ingredients, preparing the tagine, and unlocking the secrets of this Moroccan masterpiece. Along the way, you'll uncover the cultural significance of this dish and gain insights into the rich history of Moroccan cuisine. Prepare to be captivated by the vibrant flavors and enchanting aromas of Moroccan lamb tagine as we unveil the secrets behind this culinary gem.
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MOROCCAN LAMB TAGINE
One of my favorite winter dinners is a warm, satisfying bowl of stew. And I'm not alone; if you think about it, each nationality has its own version of meat and vegetables simmered in one big pot, whether it's classic Irish beef stew or French beef bourguignonne or Texas chili. One night I came across a recipe for Moroccan lamb tagine in, of all places, an Australian cookbook called Bills Sydney Food. I was feeling adventurous and decided to play around with my own version of it using lamb shanks, Yukon Gold potatoes, sweet potatoes, butternut squash and lots of Eastern spices. I can't think of a more delicious, comforting dinner to serve to family or friends on a cold night. And the best part is that you can make the entire pot a day ahead of time, refrigerate it and just reheat it slowly on top of the stove. All you'll need to make that night is some couscous!
Provided by Ina Garten
Time 3h45m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a very large (12-to-13-inch) pot or Dutch oven, such as Le Creuset. Pat the lamb shanks dry with paper towels. In batches, add the lamb shanks to the pot and cook over medium heat for 3 minutes on each side, until they are nicely browned. Transfer to a plate and brown the remaining shanks, adding a little more oil, if necessary. Transfer all the shanks to the plate and set aside.
- Add the onions and cook over medium-low heat for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, adding more oil, if necessary. Add the garlic and ginger and cook for just 30 seconds. Add the chili powder, turmeric, cumin, cardamom and cinnamon and cook for one minute. Stir in the tomatoes and their liquid, the chicken stock, brown sugar, lime, 1 tablespoon salt and 1 teaspoon pepper. Add the potatoes, butternut squash and sweet potatoes and bring to a boil. Place the lamb shanks in the pot, spooning some of the sauce and vegetables over the shanks. (They will not be completely submerged.) Cover the pot and bake for 3 hours, until the lamb shanks are very tender. Serve hot with couscous.
MOROCCAN LAMB TAGINE WITH HONEY AND APRICOTS
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 12h10m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 42
Steps:
- Cut lamb into 1 1/2-inch cubes and place in a medium-sized bowl. Season the lamb with turmeric, ginger and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
- Heat a tagine or Dutch oven over high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of the vegetable oil and half of the seasoned lamb. Cook the lamb until browned on all sides, 2 to 3 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, remove the lamb from the pan and set aside. Repeat with remaining oil and lamb.
- Return the seared lamb to the pan and add the diced onions. Cook, stirring to get the browned bits off the bottom of the pan, for 3 to 4 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add the chicken broth, saffron, and cilantro bundle and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook, covered, for 1 1/2 hours, or until the meat is tender.
- Pour 1 cup of boiling water over the apricots and raisins and let sit for 20 minutes. Strain and set the fruit aside.
- Using a slotted spoon, remove the meat, place it on a clean plate, and keep warm. Bring the remaining liquid in the pan to a simmer. Add the sliced onions, apricots, raisins, honey, cinnamon, ground pepper, and 3/4 teaspoon salt. Return the liquid to a simmer and cook for 6 to 8 minutes, or until mixture is slightly thickened. Add the cooked lamb back into the sauce and cook to heat through, about 2 minutes. Garnish with fresh cilantro sprigs. Serve with Moroccan Vegetable Couscous and Moroccan Yogurt with Preserved Lemon Dip.
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
- Toss the red pepper halves and onion quarters with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a medium bowl. Arrange pepper and onion, cut sides down, on a small baking sheet, drizzling any remaining olive oil onto the baking sheet as well. Roast for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the skin is browned and bubbly. Peel, seed, and dice the red bell pepper and dice the onion. Set aside.
- Rinse the couscous in a fine-meshed strainer under cold running water until completely soaked. Drain and place in a medium bowl. Allow couscous to stand and swell for 5 minutes.
- Arrange a vegetable steamer or other steamer insert with small holes in a large stockpot with water, making sure the water doesn't touch the bottom of the steamer. Bring the water to a boil and add the couscous to the vegetable steamer. Cover tightly and steam for 30 to 40 minutes, or until tender and fluffy. Remove from the steamer, drizzle with 2 tablespoons of olive oil and fluff with a fork. Cover to keep warm and set aside.
- Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Add the carrots and cauliflower, and cook until lightly brown and softened, about 7 minutes. Add the garlic, zucchini, tomatoes and juices, garbanzo beans, chopped red onion and bell pepper, cumin, turmeric, cinnamon and salt and pepper. Bring mixture to a boil, cover, and reduce heat to medium. Cook until vegetables are tender, about 7 to 10 minutes. Adjust the seasonings with the salt and pepper. Remove from the heat, stir in the parsley, and cover to keep warm.
- In a small skillet heat the butter over medium heat. When foamy, add the almonds and cook until toasted, about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside.
- Arrange the couscous on a large serving platter and top with the vegetable mixture, tossing gently. Sprinkle toasted almonds over the top and serve immediately.
- Put the yogurt in a cheesecloth lined strainer over a bowl. Cover and refrigerate overnight to drain.
- Put the drained yogurt in a medium bowl and stir in the cucumber, mint, and lemon. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
MOROCCAN LAMB TAGINE (MROUZIA)
A delicious, sweet, and fragrant tagine usually made for Eid al-Adha, but also perfect for winter days. This dish is best made a day in advance, as it tastes twice as good the next day! Serve with couscous, rice, or bread.
Provided by Kate Veeoh
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Stews
Time 9h50m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 27
Steps:
- Mix water, paprika, ras el hanout, black pepper, cinnamon, coriander, cloves, nutmeg, cardamom, cayenne pepper, turmeric, and salt in a small bowl. Add red pepper flakes to the spice paste if you want more of a kick to your dish.
- Place lamb cubes in a large bowl and rub in the spice paste. Cover and refrigerate 8 hours to overnight.
- Melt butter in a Dutch oven. Add onions, shallot, garlic, and cinnamon sticks; saute for 6 to 8 minutes. Add lamb with the spice paste. Cover with chicken stock and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer until tender, 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Add more stock if lamb looks dry.
- Add almonds, carrots, apricots, raisins, prunes, and honey to the Dutch oven. Simmer until lamb is completely tender, carrots are cooked, and almonds are slightly softened, 15 to 30 minutes more. Add lemon juice. Season with salt.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 493.6 calories, Carbohydrate 34.7 g, Cholesterol 78.5 mg, Fat 32.2 g, Fiber 5.7 g, Protein 21.6 g, SaturatedFat 10.7 g, Sodium 294.6 mg, Sugar 23.5 g
MOROCCAN LAMB TAGINE WITH RAISINS, ALMONDS, AND HONEY
Steps:
- Whisk together ras-el-hanout, salt, pepper, ginger, saffron, and 1 cup water in a 5-quart heavy pot. Stir in lamb, remaining 2 cups water, onion, garlic, cinnamon sticks, and butter and simmer, covered, until lamb is just tender, about 1 1/2 hours.
- Stir in raisins, almonds, honey, and ground cinnamon and simmer, covered, until meat is very tender, about 30 minutes more.
- Uncover pot and cook over moderately high heat, stirring occasionally, until stew is slightly thickened, about 15 minutes more.
MOROCCAN LAMB TAGINE WITH DATES AND PEARL ONIONS
Steps:
- Cook onions in medium pot of boiling water 2 minutes. Drain, rinse under cold water and peel.
- Heat vegetable oil in heavy large dutch oven over medium-high heat. Working in batches, season lamb with salt and pepper, add to Dutch oven and brown, about 4 minutes per batch. Using slotted spoon, transfer lamb to bowl after each batch is browned. Return all lamb and any juices to Dutch oven. Mix in chopped fresh parsley, chopped cilantro, ground cinnamon, ginger and saffron. Add 1 cup water and 1/2 cup pearl onions. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer until lamb is tender, about 1 hour.
- Using slotted spoon, transfer lamb and pearl onions to bowl. Reserve 3 dates for garnish; add remaining dates and honey to sauce in Dutch oven. Simmer sauce 5 minutes, mashing dates to coarse puree with back of fork. Add remaining pearl onions and simmer until almost tender, about 5 minutes. Mix in remaining 1/2 cup water if necessary to thin sauce. Return lamb mixture to Dutch oven; simmer until heated through about 5 minutes.
- Season tagine to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer to platter. Top with slivered almonds and reserved dates.
MOROCCAN LAMB TAGINE WITH RAISINS, ALMONDS AND HON
I figured it was time to do a little lamb here. This dish is sweet and complicated but the result is worth the effort. I have made this only a couple of times and it came out different both times, great but not the same as the last time. I blame it on the honey which we all know is never the same. ;-)
Provided by Dave Mathews
Categories Other Main Dishes
Time 1h45m
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- 1. The night before, but at least several hours in advance, wash, drain and pat dry the meat. Mix the spices together and rub evenly over the meat. Cover and refrigerate until cooking time.
- 2. Pan fry the almonds to bring out the oils and flavors. Set aside.
- 3. When you're ready to cook, cover the raisins with water and set aside to soak while the meat is cooking.
- 4. Mix the seasoned meat in a heavy-bottomed pot with the onions, garlic, and butter. Cover and cook over medium heat for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally to turn the meat as it browns. Add the 3 cups of water, cover, and bring to a simmer. Cook for about 2 hours, or until the meat is tender. Add the raisins (drained), honey, and cinnamon. (If you're planning to cook the almonds in the sauce, add them now as well.) If necessary, add additional water to just cover the raisins. Cover the pot and simmer for 20 to 30 minutes, until the raisins are plump and the sauce is reduced to a thick, syrup-like consistency.
- 5. If you are in a hurry you can do this in a pressure cooker. I have not actually tried this so if anyone does please let me know how it works out. Mix the seasoned meat in a pressure cooker with the onions, garlic, and butter. Cover and cook over medium heat for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally to turn the meat as it browns. Add the 3 cups of water, cover, and cook with pressure for about 40 to 45 minutes, or until the meat is tender. Add the raisins (drained), honey, and cinnamon. (If you're planning to cook the almonds in the sauce, add them now as well.) If necessary, add additional water to just cover the raisins. Cover the pot and simmer without pressure for 20 to 30 minutes, until the raisins are plump and the sauce is reduced to a thick, syrup-like consistency.
- 6. Discard the cinnamon sticks. Arrange the meat in the center of a serving dish and distribute the raisins, almonds and sauce over the meat. (If fried almonds were prepared ahead of time, scatter them over the mrouzia as a garnish.) Serve warm.
Tips:
- Choose the right cut of lamb: Lamb shoulder or leg are the best cuts for tagine, as they have a good amount of fat and connective tissue that will break down during the long cooking process and make the meat tender and flavorful.
- Brown the meat well: Browning the meat before adding it to the tagine pot helps to develop flavor and color. You can do this in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- Use a variety of spices: Moroccan tagine typically uses a blend of spices, such as cumin, coriander, ginger, paprika, turmeric, and saffron. You can also add a pinch of cayenne pepper for a bit of heat.
- Don't be afraid to experiment with vegetables: Tagine is a great way to use up whatever vegetables you have on hand. Some popular vegetables to add to tagine include carrots, potatoes, onions, zucchini, and tomatoes.
- Cook the tagine low and slow: Tagine is a slow-cooked dish, so be patient and let the flavors develop over time. The longer you cook the tagine, the more tender the meat will be and the more flavorful the sauce will be.
Conclusion:
Moroccan lamb tagine is a delicious and flavorful dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal. With its tender meat, flavorful sauce, and variety of vegetables, tagine is a dish that everyone will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting recipe to try, give Moroccan lamb tagine a try. You won't be disappointed!
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