Lamb tagine with prunes, spices and toasted almonds

• Main Ingredient: Lamb
• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
• Serves: 6-8
• Recipe by: Emile Henry

Try out this amazing, flavoursome winter warmer meal and be sure to impress.

Method

1. Remove part of the fat from the meat, and any nerves, and cut into cubes about 3 cm in size.
2. Peel the onions and carrots and chop finely.
3. Pour the oil into the base of the tagine and heat for a few minutes on a medium heat.
4. Brown the meat in small quantities without letting it go too brown, season and remove from the pan.
5. Put the onions, carrots, saffron and powdered ginger in the dish and sweat for 5-6 minutes, stirring frequently.
6. Deglaze with the honey and cook for a few more minutes.
7. Add the pieces of meat and cinnamon sticks and mix well.
8. Pour in half a glass of water and shape the ingredients into a “pyramid”.
9. Arrange the prunes harmoniously on the top, with the potatoes (optional) cut into quarters all around.
10. Sprinkle half the coriander on top.
11. Cover and cook for 1 hr 15 mins on a very low heat OR in an oven pre-heated to 180°C for the same amount of time.
12. Toast the almonds in a frying pan, without any fat.
13. When ready to serve, sprinkle the other half of the coriander and the toasted almonds on top.