Embark on a culinary adventure to savor the vibrant flavors of Morocco with this delectable recipe for spicy lamb tagine with couscous. This traditional Moroccan dish tantalizes the taste buds with its aromatic blend of spices, succulent lamb, and tender vegetables, all simmered to perfection in a rich and savory broth. Served over fluffy couscous, this tagine is a symphony of textures and flavors that will transport you to the bustling souks of Marrakech.
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SPICY LAMB TAGINE WITH COUSCOUS
Very, very good Moroccan stew over fluffy couscous.Delicious for dinner tonight!!Wonderfull change! from Reader's digest.
Provided by Derf2440
Categories Stew
Time 2h
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Trim any fat off the lamb and cut it into 1 inch cubes.
- Put the meat, onions, garlic, cayenne pepper, cinnamon, ginger, paprika and saffron if using,into the bottom of a double boiler or a large saucepan, season to taste and add enough water to cover.
- Bring the contents to a boil, then cover the pan, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for 1 hour 30 minutes.
- Add the apricots, carrots,zucchini,tomatoes, coriander and parsley to the pan and cook, covered for a further 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, following package directions, prepare enough couscous for 6 people.
- Add salt to taste.
- To serve, spoon the couscous onto serving dish, lift the lamb and vegetables from the pan with a slotted spoon and lay them on top of the couscous and sprinkle them with chopped coriander and parsley.
- Pour the broth into a jug or bowl to serve separately and let people help themselves at the table.
SPICY LAMB WITH GARLIC COUSCOUS
A spicy Moroccan style dish. As the couscous has minimal cooking time the garlic flavour is quite strong, reduce the amount of garlic in the couscous or use some roasted garlic paste if you aren't keen on very garlicky food. This recipe came from the Home Beautiful magazine. The marinade also works well with chicken fillets.
Provided by EeeGee
Categories Lamb/Sheep
Time 40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- FOR THE LAMB.
- Trim off any fat.
- In a small bowl combine the chili, cumin, garlic and coriander.
- Rub the mix into the lamb, you can allow it to marinate for up to 4 hours but it isn't essential.
- Cook the lamb on a preheated, oiled grill plate until browned and cooked to your liking.
- Remove from grill, sprinkle with a little sea salt and cover to keep warm.
- FOR THE COUSCOUS.
- Combine the stock, garlic and peas in a medium saucepan and bring to the boil.
- Remove from the heat and stir in the couscous and oil.
- Cover and stand for about 5 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed.
- Fluff with a fork.
- TO SERVE.
- Slice the lamb, place on top of a mound of couscous and add a dollop of yoghurt.
LAMB TAGINE AND COUSCOUS
Slowly cooked Morrocan Lamb Tagine with Feta and Coridander Couscous.
Provided by ponsrhy
Time 2h
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 0
Steps:
- Finely slice the onions and brown in a pan, remove and then brown the lamb along with a small knob of butter/ghee. Once browned add finely chopped chilli, garlic and ginger along with the onions. Cook for 5mins.
- Next, add both tins of tomatoes, your sultanas or chopped dried apricots and a tbsp of Mango Chutney along with your spice mix. Transfer the entire tagine into an oven proof dish with lid and cook in a 140C preheated oven for about 2 hours, but the longer it cooks the better it is. (4-5 hours is great)
- Once cooked, Add either a little water to the tagine if it is too thick or some ground almonds if it is too thin. Add a good pinch of salt and lots of pepper with chopped coriander.
- Place the Couscous into a large bowl and cover with boiling water. Once the Couscous is done (5mins) add chopped coriander and feta.
- Place the tagine into large bowls and swirl some natural yogurt over the top with a spoon or squezy bottle. Finish with some flaked almonds and serve with the Couscous.
LAMB TAGINE
When I made this dish I left the kitchen window open. The smell attracted several male neighbors, and when my husband came in, he said that it smelled so good, he hoped it was coming from our house and not from someone else's! Serve with my Moroccan Couscous and Cucumber Raita on this site.
Provided by BenevolentEmpress
Categories World Cuisine Recipes African North African Moroccan
Time 10h45m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 24
Steps:
- Place diced lamb in a bowl, toss with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil, and set aside. In a large resealable bag, toss together the paprika, turmeric, cumin, cayenne, cinnamon, cloves, cardamom, salt, ginger, saffron, garlic powder, and coriander; mix well. Add the lamb to the bag, and toss around to coat well. Refrigerate at least 8 hours, preferably overnight.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large, heavy bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Add 1/3 of the lamb, and brown well. Remove to a plate, and repeat with remaining lamb. Add onions and carrots to the pot and cook for 5 minutes. Stir in the fresh garlic and ginger; continue cooking for an additional 5 minutes. Return the lamb to the pot and stir in the lemon zest, chicken broth, tomato paste, and honey. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally, until the meat is tender.
- If the consistency of the tagine is too thin, you may thicken it with a mixture of cornstarch and water during the last 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 423 calories, Carbohydrate 23.6 g, Cholesterol 109.2 mg, Fat 20.5 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 35.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 1128.7 mg, Sugar 11.1 g
LAMB TAGINE
The word "tagine" refers to both a North African cooking pot with a conical lid, and the aromatic stew traditionally cooked inside. Tagine, the stew, classically incorporates savory and sweet ingredients to make a complex dish with a richly spiced sauce. Here, dried apricots, cinnamon, nutmeg and a sprinkling of almonds toasted in butter provide the sweetness, while lamb, saffron, turmeric, tomato paste and a bright garnish of scallions, herbs and lemon juice make it deeply savory. If you have a tagine, the pot, feel free to use it here. Otherwise, a Dutch oven or a different large pot with a tightfitting lid will work well. This recipe is part of The New Essentials of French Cooking, a guide to definitive dishes every modern cook should master. Buy the book.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories dinner, lunch, main course
Time 4h
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine lamb and 2 teaspoons salt. Let sit at room temperature at least 1 hour or up to 24 hours in the refrigerator.
- In a small pot, bring stock to a boil. Remove from heat, add apricots, and let sit at least 15 minutes.
- Heat oven to 325 degrees. In a tagine, Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot with a tightfitting lid, warm 2 tablespoons oil over medium heat until hot. Working in batches, add lamb to pot, leaving room around each piece (this will help them brown). Cook until well browned on all sides, about 10 minutes. Transfer pieces to a plate as they brown.
- Drain fat, if necessary, leaving just enough to coat the bottom of the pot. Add onions and 1/4 teaspoon salt, and cook until soft, about 8 minutes. Add tomato paste, ginger, 1 cinnamon stick and the spices, and cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add lamb and any juices on the plate, the apricots and stock, and half the cilantro. Cover pot with foil and then its lid, and cook in oven for 2 1/2 to 3 hours, or until lamb is tender, turning it occasionally. (If using a tagine, you don't need to use foil.) Taste and adjust seasonings, if necessary.
- Meanwhile, in a small skillet, heat butter and 1 cinnamon stick over medium heat. Add almonds and 1/4 teaspoon salt, and cook until golden brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Discard cinnamon stick.
- To serve, transfer lamb and juices to a serving platter. Top with toasted almonds and any butter left in the small skillet, scallions, parsley and remaining cilantro. Sprinkle with fresh lemon juice to taste. Serve with flatbread or couscous, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 644, UnsaturatedFat 26 grams, Carbohydrate 19 grams, Fat 49 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 32 grams, SaturatedFat 19 grams, Sodium 691 milligrams, Sugar 12 grams, TransFat 0 grams
SPICY LAMB COUSCOUS
North African flavors marinate tender lamb that you grill and serve with hot cooked couscous, the wheat-grain semolina served as a grain side dish in this part of the world.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 4h28m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Remove fat from lamb. Cut lamb into 1 1/2-inch cubes. Mix remaining ingredients except couscous, mint and pepper sauce in glass or plastic bowl. Add lamb; stir to coat with marinade. Cover and refrigerate 4 hours.
- Set oven control to broil. Spray broiler pan rack with cooking spray. Remove lamb from marinade. Place lamb on rack in broiler pan. Broil with tops 5 inches from heat 6 minutes; turn. Spoon pan drippings over lamb. Broil about 7 minutes longer or until no longer pink in center.
- Mix couscous and mint. Serve lamb over couscous. Serve with pepper sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 275, Carbohydrate 25 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 28 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 460 mg
Tips:
- Choose the right cut of lamb: Lamb shoulder is the best cut for tagines because it is fatty and flavorful. You can also use lamb shank or lamb leg, but these cuts will need to be cooked for longer.
- Brown the lamb before cooking: Browning the lamb in a hot skillet before adding it to the tagine pot will help to develop its flavor and give it a nice color.
- Use a variety of spices: Tagines are traditionally made with a blend of spices, such as cumin, coriander, ginger, and turmeric. You can adjust the amount of each spice to suit your own taste.
- Add vegetables and fruit to the tagine: Vegetables and fruit add sweetness and texture to tagines. Common vegetables used in tagines include carrots, potatoes, and zucchini. Common fruits used in tagines include apricots, prunes, and raisins.
- Cook the tagine over low heat: Tagines are traditionally cooked over low heat for several hours. This allows the flavors to meld and the meat to become tender.
- Serve the tagine with couscous: Couscous is a traditional accompaniment to tagines. It is a North African dish made from steamed semolina. You can also serve tagines with rice or bread.
Conclusion:
Spicy lamb tagine with couscous is a delicious and flavorful dish that is perfect for a special occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. With its tender lamb, sweet and savory vegetables, and fluffy couscous, this tagine is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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