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Mrouzia (Sweet and Spicy Lamb Tagine with Raisins and Almonds)

Mrouzia (Sweet and Spicy Lamb Tagine with Raisins and Almonds)

A special-occasion tagine, particularly associated with the Eid al-Adha feast, Mrouzia is a celebration of sweet and savory flavors. Lamb is simmered with a unique blend of spices called 'Ras el Hanout', honey, and cinnamon, then finished with plump raisins and fried almonds. The long, slow cooking results in incredibly tender meat in a thick, fragrant, and sticky-sweet sauce that is simply

Recipe Details

Prep Time: 20
Cook Time: 150
Servings: 6
Difficulty: Medium

Ingredients

  • 1.5 kg lamb shoulder, cut into large chunks
  • 2 large onions, grated
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp Ras el Hanout
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp saffron threads
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 60ml olive oil
  • 500ml water
  • 200g honey
  • 150g raisins
  • 150g blanched almonds, fried
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds, toasted, for garnish

A special-occasion tagine, particularly associated with the Eid al-Adha feast, Mrouzia is a celebration of sweet and savory flavors. Lamb is simmered with a unique blend of spices called 'Ras el Hanout', honey, and cinnamon, then finished with plump raisins and fried almonds. The long, slow cooking results in incredibly tender meat in a thick, fragrant, and sticky-sweet sauce that is simply unforgettable.

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