Middle_Eastern
Middle Eastern - Stews and Tagines
Umm Ali Tagine / Stew
Chef's Menu Description
A comforting, slow-cooked classic featuring tender cuts braised in a rich, velvety reduction with root vegetables and fresh herbs.
Ingredients
- • 700g lamb shoulder, cubed
- • 2 tbsp olive oil
- • 1 onion, finely chopped
- • 150g dates, pitted
- • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- • 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- • 1 tbsp honey
- • 500ml lamb stock
- • 2 tbsp toasted almonds
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Brown the lamb in olive oil in a heavy pot.
2
Phase 2
Add the onion, cinnamon, and ginger and fry until softened.
3
Phase 3
Add the stock, cover, and cook over low heat for 90 minutes.
4
Phase 4
Add the dates and honey and simmer uncovered for 15 minutes until the sauce thickens.
5
Phase 5
Scatter the almonds over the stew and serve with couscous or rice.