🇲🇦 Moroccan
🍲 Saffron Lamb Tagine
Slow-braised lamb with saffron, preserved lemon, olives, and a mountain of warming spices. Serve over fluffy couscous.
90 minTotal time
15 minPrep
75 minCook
4Servings
520Calories
MediumDifficulty
Ingredients
- 1.2kg bone-in lamb shoulder
- 2 tbsp saffron water
- 1 preserved lemon
- 200g green olives
- 3 onions
- 4 garlic cloves
- 1 tbsp ras el hanout
- 2 tbsp honey
- Fresh coriander
- Couscous to serve
Method
- Season lamb generously with salt and ras el hanout.
- Sear in a large tagine or heavy casserole until browned all over.
- Add sliced onions and garlic; cook until softened.
- Pour in saffron water, 300ml stock, and honey. Tuck in preserved lemon.
- Cover and simmer on low for 1.5 hours until lamb falls off the bone.
- Add olives for the final 15 minutes. Garnish with fresh coriander.
Nutrition (per serving)
520Calories
38gProtein
22gCarbs
28gFat