Moroccan Lamb Tagine with Apricots and Almonds

A flavorful and aromatic Moroccan lamb tagine, slow-cooked with sweet apricots, crunchy almonds, and warm spices. A comforting and satisfying dish.

Ingrediënten

  • lamb shoulder
  • olive oil
  • onion
  • garlic
  • ginger
  • turmeric
  • cumin
  • cinnamon
  • saffron threads
  • chicken broth
  • dried apricots
  • almonds
  • fresh cilantro
  • salt
  • black pepper

Bereidingswijze

  1. Heat olive oil in a large tagine or Dutch oven over medium heat. Brown the lamb in batches and set aside.
  2. Add onion and garlic to the tagine and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in ginger, turmeric, cumin, and cinnamon. Cook for 1 minute more.
  3. Return the lamb to the tagine. Pour in the chicken broth and saffron water. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. Bring to a simmer, then cover and cook over low heat for 2 hours, or until the lamb is very tender.
  5. Stir in the dried apricots and cook for another 15 minutes.
  6. Garnish with toasted almonds and fresh cilantro before serving. Serve with couscous or crusty bread.
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