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Mrouzia (Sweet Lamb Tagine with Raisins & Almonds)

Mrouzia (Sweet Lamb Tagine with Raisins & Almonds)

Morocco

210Minutes
HardLevel
6Serves
9Steps
About

A rich, honey-sweet festive tagine traditionally prepared for Eid al-Adha across Morocco, where lamb is heavily spiced with ras el hanout and simmered with raisins, honey and fried almonds.

Equipment
  • Heavy pot or tagine
  • Bowl
  • Small frying pan
Ingredients
Lamb shanks or shoulder, in pieces1.5 kg
Ras el hanout2 tbsp
Ground ginger1 tsp
Ground cinnamon1 tsp
Saffron threadsgood pinch
Cinnamon sticks2
Onion, grated1
Dark raisins300 g
Honey4 tbsp
Blanched almonds1 cup
Smen or butter2 tbsp
Olive oil4 tbsp
Saltto taste

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