Algerian Lamb Tagine
A traditional North African dish, slow-cooked with tender lamb, aromatic spices, and sweet preserved lemons.
Ingredients
- β1 1/2 pounds Lamb shoulderboneless and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
- β2 Preserved lemons, choppedsee notes for homemade preserved lemons
- β2 Onionchopped
- β4 cloves Garlicminced
- β2 inches Gingergrated
- β1 teaspoon Cinnamon
- β1 teaspoon Cumin
- β1/2 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
- β1 teaspoon Salt
- β1/2 teaspoon Black pepper
- β2 tablespoons Olive oil
- β2 tablespoons Chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- 1
Heat oil in the bottom of a clay or ceramic tagine or Dutch oven over medium heat.
- 2
Add onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Add garlic, ginger, cinnamon, cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper; cook for 1 minute.
- 4
Add lamb and cook until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes.
- 5
Add preserved lemons, water, and quinces (if using); bring to a boil.
- 6
Cover and simmer over low heat until lamb is tender, about 1 1/2 hours.
- 7
Stir in parsley and cook for 5 minutes.
- 8
Serve over couscous or rice.