Algerian Lamb Tagine with Smoky Flavor
A Chinese-inspired twist on the traditional Algerian lamb tagine, with a smoky flavor from the lovely smoky spice blend.
Ingredients
- β2 teaspoons lovely smoky spice blend
- β1 pound algerian lamb shouldercut into large pieces
- β1 taginetraditional clay pot or substitute with Dutch oven
- β2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- β1 onionchopped
- β2 cloves garlicminced
- β1 inch gingersliced
- β2 cups chicken broth
- β1/2 cup dried apricots
- β1/4 cup almondschopped
Instructions
- 1
Heat the oil in the tagine or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- 2
Brown the lamb pieces on all sides, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Remove the lamb from the pot and set aside.
- 4
Add the onion, garlic, and ginger to the pot and cook until the onion is softened, about 5 minutes.
- 5
Add the lovely smoky spice blend and cook for 1 minute.
- 6
Add the chicken broth, dried apricots, and browned lamb back to the pot.
- 7
Bring the mixture to a boil, then cover the pot and transfer it to the oven.
- 8
Bake at 300Β°F for 2-1/2 hours, or until the lamb is tender.
- 9
Stir in the chopped almonds and serve hot.