Ras El Hanout Stewed Lamb

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This is an authentic moroccan dish featuring the spice mix ras el hanout. If you are not able to purchase it commercially, there are a couple of recipes for the mix posted here on recipezaar. While the dish is well-flavored, it is not

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Steps

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Add oil to a large heavy saucepan and fry the onions and garlic until browned but not burned.

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Remove from pan and set aside.

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Add lamb to the same pan , frying until well browned.

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Add onion and garlic mixture back to the same pan.

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Add ras el hanout and salt and pepper.

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Mix well to coat everything.

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Add the stock , bring to the boil , then reduce heat to an even simmer.

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Cook 1 1 / 2 hours , stirring occasionally.

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Add honey , and continue to cook an additional 30 minutes , until the lamb is tender and the sauce has thickened.

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Serve with rice , and scatter the almond slivers over the lamb.

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Ingredients

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olive oil, lean lamb fillets, onions, garlic, ras el hanout spice mix, liquid honey, vegetable stock, salt and pepper, slivered almonds