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Lamb and Fig Tajine

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 650
A flavorful Moroccan-inspired dish featuring tender lamb, sweet figs, and aromatic spices, perfect for a hearty meal.

Ingredients

Meat

  • 2 lbs lamb pieces (rinsed and excess fat removed)
  • 3 cloves crushed garlic (as fine as possible)
  • 1.5 tsp grated, fresh ginger
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp white pepper
  • pinch saffron threads, crushed
  • 0.5 tsp cinnamon
  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • small handful cilantro
  • 10-12 Turkish dried figs
  • 1 Tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 cup almonds
  • for frying vegetable oil

Instructions 

  • In a pressure cooker, heat olive oil and brown the rinsed lamb pieces.
  • Add garlic, ginger, salt, pepper, saffron, and cilantro; mix well.
  • Cover with water and cook on low-medium heat for 45 minutes, then release pressure.
  • Simmer figs with cinnamon until soft; stir in honey and adjust liquid as needed.
  • Fry almonds in vegetable oil until golden, then drain and season with salt.
  • Arrange meat, figs, and almonds on a serving dish, drizzle with cooking liquid, and serve with bread.

Notes

Use fresh spices for the best flavor and adjust sweetness to taste.
Calories: 650kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Moroccan
Keyword: Lamb