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Moroccan lamb Tagine

Moroccan lamb Tagine
This authentic tagine recipe will take you to slow-cooked perfection in six simple steps .
Braising an inexpensive cut like lamb neck in the Moroccan way transforms the meat into a thick, aromatic stew of meltingly tender meat and dried fruit, I like to serve mine with steaming herby bulgar and fresh flatbreads , just kick back with a glass of wine until it’s ready

Ingredients

1 tsp cayenne pepper
2 tsp ground black pepper
1½ tbsp paprika
1½ tbsp ground ginger
1 tbsp turmeric
2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 x neck of lamb, trimmed and cut into 5cm/2in chunks (about 1.1kg/2½lb meat in total)
2 large onions, grated
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp argan oil
3 cloves garlic, crushed
570ml/1 pint tomato juice
2 x 400g tinned chopped tomatoes
115g/4oz dried apricots, cut in half
55g/2oz dates, cut in half
1 preserved lemon sliced
55g/2oz sultanas or raisins
85g/3oz flaked almonds
1 tsp saffron stamens, soaked in cold water
600ml/1 pint lamb stock
1 tbsp clear honey
2 tbsp coriander, roughly chopped
2 tbsp flat leaf parsley, roughly chopped

Method
1. Place the cayenne, black pepper, paprika, ginger, turmeric and cinnamon into a small bowl and mix to combine. Place the lamb in a large bowl and toss together with half of the spice mix. Cover and leave overnight in the fridge. 

2. Preheat the oven to 150C/300F/Gas2. 

3. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil and 1 tbsp of argan oil in a large casserole dish. Add the grated onion and the remaining spice mix and cook over a gentle heat for 10 minutes so that the onions are soft but not coloured. Add the crushed garlic for the final 3 minutes.  

4. In a separate frying pan, heat the remaining oil and brown the cubes of lamb on all sides then add the browned meat to the casserole dish. De-glaze the frying pan with ¼ pint of tomato juice and add these juices to the pan. 

5. Add the remaining tomato juice, chopped tomatoes, apricots, preserved lemon, dates, flaked almonds, saffron, lamb stock and honey to the casserole dish. Bring to the boil, cover with a fitted lid, place in the oven and cook for 2-2½ hours or until the meat is meltingly tender. 

6. Place the lamb in a tagine or large serving dish and sprinkle over the chopped herbs. Serve with bulgar and hot flatbreads
For more info mail or call; simon.bingham@simons-sauces.com 0031(0)642297107

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Lamb shank tagine with herb tabbouleh

22 Apr

Tagine is the Moroccan word that refers to both the unique glazed earthenware vessel with a distinctive conical lid and also the food prepared in it.

Traditionally used by nomads throughout Northern Africa Tagines are primarily used to slow-cook savory stews and vegetable dishes over charcoal braziers . Because the domed or cone-shaped lid of the tagine traps steam and returns the condensed liquid to the pot, a minimal amount of water is needed to cook meats and vegetables to buttery-tenderness. This method of cooking is very practical in areas where water supplies are limited

Harissa paste
This is a fiery North African paste that is orangey-red in colour. It’s a mixture of peppers, dried red chillies, garlic, caraway seeds, ground cumin and coriander, tomato purée, salt and olive oil. It can be used as a condiment or as an ingredient in cooking and provides a real boost as an accompaniment to vegetables and pulses.

Ras el Hanout
Ras el hanout, which translates literally as “head of the shop”, originated in the Meghribi villages of North Africa. It is a complex and distinctive mix of about 20 to 27 spices and herbs, the quantities of which vary according to the maker. Specific quantities are a much guarded secret from one spice shop to the next, and blending is considered an art. Ras el hanout is used with poultry, meat, game, rice and couscous. It can be found already mixed, like in specialty stores

My Lamb shank tagine with herb tabbouleh

This slow-cooked lamb stew with Moorish ingredients: ras-el-hanout, harissa paste, saffron, olives, dried apricots, pomegranates, pistachios and plenty of herbs provide the exotic flavours.Ingredients:
30 mins to 1 hour preparation time
Over 2 hours cooking time
Serves 4

For the lamb tagine:
4 lamb shanks
3 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, thickly sliced
2 garlic cloves, peeled, finely chopped
1 tsp ras-el-hanout
2 tbsp harissa paste
2 cinnamon sticks
½ tsp ground ginger
½ tsp smoked sweet paprika
1 tsp ground cumin
¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
½ tsp ground turmeric
1 x 400g/14oz tin chopped tomatoes
1 tbsp clear honey
½ tsp saffron
350ml/12fl oz chicken stock
125g/4½oz stoneless dried apricots, halved
110g/3¾oz green olives, stones removed
100g/3½oz flaked almonds, leave a few for garnish
salt and freshly ground black pepper

For the tabbouleh:
175g/6oz bulgur wheat , I like to use the corse type
350ml/12fl oz chicken stock
1 small red onion, finely chopped
350g/12oz pistachio nuts, shells removed, roughly chopped
1 lemon, juice and zest
1 pomegranate, seeds only
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
3 tbsp chopped fresh flat leaf parsley
3 tbsp chopped fresh coriander leaves
3 tbsp chopped fresh mint
3 tbsp chopped fresh tarragon
To serve
2 tbsp coriander cress

1. For the lamb shank tagine , preheat the oven to 160C/325F/Gas 3.

2. Heat a large tagine pan or a large ovenproof dish. Season the lamb shanks all over with salt and pepper. Pour in the olive oil and, once hot, fry the lamb shanks all over until golden-brown. Remove them from the pan and set aside.

3. In the same pan you used to fry the shanks, add the onion and garlic and fry for 2-3 minutes.
Add the ras-el-hanout, harissa, cinnamon sticks, ground ginger, smoked sweet paprika, ground cumin, freshly ground black pepper and ground turmeric and cook for a further two minutes

4. Add the lamb shanks back to the pan and stir well, then add all of the remaining tagine ingredients – except a few of the flaked almonds for garnish.

5. Reduce the heat, cover the pan with a lid and cook in the oven for two hours, or until the lamb is tender.

6. Remove the lid and cook for a further 30 minutes, or until the tagine is slightly thickened.

7. For the tabbouleh, place the bulgur wheat into a pan with the chicken stock. Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cover the pan with a lid and cook for 15-20 minutes over a low heat. When the bulgur wheat is tender, drain off the excess stock.

8. Remove from the heat and allow to cool slightly, and then transfer the bulgur wheat to a bowl. Add the red onion, pistachios, lemon juice and zest, pomegranate, olive oil and herbs and mix well. Season, to taste, with salt and freshly ground black pepper.

9. To serve, divide the tabbouleh among four serving plates, and then spoon the lamb shank tagine alongside. Chop the coriander cress and sprinkle over the tagine along with the flaked almonds.

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simon.bingham@simons-sauces.com 0031(0)642297107

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Slow-cooked lamb shoulder with boulangere potatoes

3 Oct

Slow-cooked lamb shoulder with boulangere potatoes

Last weekend i had some guests over for dinner, it was a busy day, most of it spent away from home! So what to cook for them? Well I need something with not too much hassle that can impress!
Well I saw a great very simple recipe that was on a new cooking show from the BBC “Tom Kerridge’s Proper Pub Food.” Slow-cooked lamb shoulder with boulangere potatoes, which was just perfect because I didn’t have much time to prepare anything, and wasn’t really in the mood to cook.
Omg I have to report this was delicious, the lamb just fell from the bone and melted in the mouth, the first layer of potatoes crispy and underneath unctuous and full of flavour from the thyme and onions.

Ingredients
Less than 30 mins preparation time
5 hours cooking time
Serves 6

3 medium onions, thinly sliced
6 large waxy potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced using a mandolin
1 bunch thyme, leaves picked
salt and black pepper
1 whole lamb shoulder
1 garlic bulb, peeled and separated into cloves
600ml good quality lamb or chicken stock
75ml olive oil
50g butter in blocks
cooked French beans (or other green vegetables), to serve

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Preparation method

Preheat the oven to 130C/275F/Gas 1.
1. In a roasting tin or dish layer the potatoes then the onions and thyme. Season with salt and pepper, repeat until everything is used up, the top layer should be potato, now scatter with the butter

2, Cut small incisions all over the lamb using a small knife and stick the whole garlic cloves in the holes, pushing them deep into the meat to prevent them burning while the meat cooks.
3, season with salt and pepper and rub the olive oil all over he meat, now place on top of the potatoes

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4, Pour the chicken stock over and place in the oven for 4-5 hours, or until the potatoes are crisp on top and soft inside.

Maybe it’s time to open some wine!!! I’ve got some St Emelion from 2011 🍷👍😉cheers

5, When cooked, remove the lamb from the oven, cover with aluminium foil and set aside to rest for 20 minutes. If the potatoes rant quite crispy enough you can place back into the oven under the grill to crisp up whilst resting the meat, keep a close eye not to burn them.
Serve with French beans (or any vegetable of your choice).
Bon appetite😋