Lamb tagine

Lamb Tagine is a traditional Moroccan dish that is typically made with lamb, vegetables, and spices. The dish is often slow-cooked in a Tagine, which is a type of earthenware pot.

Lamb Tagine recipes have been around for centuries and are believed to have originated in the Moroccan city of Fez. The dish was likely created as a way to make use of the less expensive cuts of lamb, as well as to stretching out the meat to feed more people.

Over the years, the dish has evolved and today, there are many different versions of Lamb Tagine. Some recipes call for the addition of fruit, such as apricots or prunes, while others include nuts, such as almonds or pistachios.

Advice

When making lamb tagine, it is important to get the basics right. Start with good quality lamb that has been trimmed and cut into cubes, and make sure to season it well with a combination of spices such as cumin, coriander, cinnamon and turmeric. To ensure a flavorful and aromatic tagine, make sure to use fresh ingredients and plenty of herbs such as parsley, cilantro and mint. Finally, it is important to cook the tagine over low heat for a long period of time in order to ensure that the flavors of the spices and herbs have time to fully develop and the lamb is cooked through.

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Recipes

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Moroccan Lamb Tagine With Dates

  • cinnamon
  • sesame seed
  • black pepper
  • ginger
  • salt
  • cilantro
  • medjool date
  • cinnamon
  • saffron thread
  • turmeric
  • olive oil
  • vegetable oil
  • ras el hanout
  • white pepper
  • onion
  • lamb
  • sugar
  • water
  • garlic
  • fried almond
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Spiced Lamb Tagine

  • salt
  • mint
  • cinnamon
  • cumin
  • ginger
  • onion
  • red pepper flake
  • turmeric
  • lemon
  • onion
  • almond
  • raisin
  • cardamom
  • tomato paste
  • bay leaf
  • lamb shoulder
  • olive oil
  • garlic
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Moroccan Lamb Tagine

  • couscou
  • black pepper
  • salt
  • saffron
  • mint
  • cinnamon
  • lamb roast
  • onion
  • coriander
  • turmeric
  • cardamom
  • clove
  • nutmeg
  • tomato paste
  • ginger
  • apricot
  • olive oil
  • garlic
  • coriander
  • almond sliver
  • chicken stock

Ingredient Breakdown

 
cinnamon
onion
ginger
salt
turmeric
garlic
olive oil
black pepper
saffron thread
ras el hanout
lamb
water
mint
almond
cardamom
tomato paste
coriander
sesame seed
cilantro
medjool date
vegetable oil
white pepper
sugar
fried almond
cumin
red pepper flake
lemon
raisin
bay leaf
lamb shoulder
pepper
sultana raisin
honey
butter
couscou
saffron
lamb roast
clove
nutmeg
apricot
almond sliver
chicken stock

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