MOROCCAN LAMB TAGINE (MROUZIA)

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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

½ cup water
1 tablespoon paprika
1 ½ teaspoons ras el hanout
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground coriander
½ teaspoon ground cloves
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ teaspoon ground cardamom
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, or more to taste
¼ teaspoon ground turmeric
salt to taste
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
3 pounds lamb shoulder, trimmed and cut into cubes
½ cup butter
2 medium onions, finely chopped
1 shallot, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 cinnamon sticks
3 cups chicken stock, or more as needed
2 cups whole blanched almonds
1 cup diced carrots
1 cup chopped dried apricots
½ cup raisins
½ cup pitted, chopped prunes
⅓ cup honey
1 tablespoon lemon juice, or more to taste

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

Jakobe MaCray
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This recipe is a must-try for any fan of Moroccan cuisine.


Okwuchi Dom
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I'm not a huge fan of lamb, but I really enjoyed this dish. The sauce was so good that I could have eaten it with a spoon.


Mehadi Hasan Tamim Official
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This dish is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The flavors are incredible.


Ram Krishna mahato
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's my go-to dish when I want to impress my guests.


Nestor Da_plug
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This is a great recipe for a crowd. I made it for a party and everyone raved about it.


Paw htee Ku
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I love the combination of sweet and savory flavors in this dish. It's a unique and delicious take on lamb.


Kalid Abdo
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The spices in this dish are perfectly balanced. It's not too spicy, but it has a nice kick to it.


Okalis Vasselle
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This is a great recipe for a beginner cook. It's easy to follow and the results are impressive.


Relaxing sleep
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I followed the recipe exactly and my mrouzia turned out amazing! The sauce was rich and flavorful, and the lamb was cooked to perfection.


Salman Khan
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Mrouzia is a delicious and aromatic dish that is perfect for a special occasion. The combination of sweet and savory flavors is exquisite, and the lamb is fall-off-the-bone tender.