moroccan+lamb

Prep: 20 mins, Cooking: 45 mins, Serves: 6-8 1 kg lamb leg meat, cut into 1cm cubes 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/4 teaspoon saffron strands 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon ground cummin 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika 3 cloves garlic, chopped 1/2 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup grated onions, rinsed (see notes) 2/3 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped 1/3 cup fresh corriander, finely chopped 750ml water 1 cup green olives (optional) 6 apricots, chopped 6 prunes chopped In a blender or food processor, combine the oil and all the spices, then blitz to form a paste. Place the paste in the 6L Dutch Oven. Toss the lamb through the spice paste and cook over a low heat for a few minutes. Stir in the onions, herbs, water and fruit. Bring to boil over medium heat. Reduce heat to low, cover the pot and simmer for 45 mins or until meat is tender. Add olives and serve with Couscous. **CHEF'S TIP** Can use chiken instead of lamb and cook for 30 mins. Moroccan Couscous Preparation: 10 mins / Cooking: 10 mins Serves: 6 / Keeps: 3 days in refrigerator, covered como advanced 28cm Saute Pan Ct-edge Fusion Knife Electronic Scales Silicone Measuring Set Silicone Spoon Spatula 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 onion, halved, thinly sliced 1 teaspoon ground cumin 2 teaspoons ground coriander 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1 tablespoon honey 500g instant couscous 2 cups (500ml) boiling water or stock or orange juice ½ cup (100g) fresh or dried dates, pitted and roughly chopped ½ cup (60g) pistachio nuts 2 cups (60g) fresh coriander leaves ½ teaspoon salt and freshly ground pepper 30g butter .. In the sauté pan, heat oil over medium heat. .. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until dark golden brown, about 10 minutes. .. Add cumin, coriander, cinnamon, ginger, and honey and mix well. .. Remove from heat, add couscous and pour in boiling liquid. Stir well to combine. .. Cover couscous with lid and set aside for 5 minutes. .. Uncover couscous. Add dates, pistachios and coriander. Stir to combine. .. Tip couscous into a large serving bowl. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. .. Melt butter and stir through couscous. .. Stir with silicone spoon to distribute all ingredients evenly. If you dislike coriander, use mint or flat leaf parsley. Sultanas or raisins can replace the dates.
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