Confit Lamb Shanks with Prunes (Tagine Style) by @lesgourmandisesdeloubna

2h50

4 servings

🍖

4

Lamb shanks

🫙

Saffron

🫙

1 tsp

Turmeric

🫚

1 tsp

Ginger

🧂

Salt

⚫

Pepper

🧄

2 cloves

Garlic

🧅

1

Onion

🫐

Prunes

🪵

1

Cinnamon stick

🌱

Sesame seeds

💧

Water

  1. Mix
    • Saffron
    • Turmeric
    • Ginger

    Mix the saffron, turmeric, ginger, salt, pepper and a little water, and let it rest a few minutes for the flavors to combine.

  2. Sear
    • Lamb shanks

    Sear the lamb shanks in a hot pan with no fat until golden on all sides.

  3. Add
    • Garlic
    • Onion
    • Saffron

    Add the garlic, chopped onion and the spice mix to the pan and sauté lightly.

  4. Add
    • Water

    Add a large glass of water, cover and let simmer gently for 1 hour 30 minutes.

  5. Add
    • Prunes
    • Cinnamon stick
    • Lamb shanks

    Add the pitted prunes and the cinnamon stick, turn the meat, and continue cooking for 1 more hour until the meat is tender.

  6. Blend
    • Lamb shanks
    • Water

    Remove the lamb shanks and blend the remaining sauce with a little water for a smooth texture.

  7. Arrange
    • Lamb shanks
    • Sesame seeds

    Arrange the lamb shanks on a plate, coat them with the sauce, and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds.

Confit Lamb Shanks with Prunes (Tagine Style) by @lesgourmandisesdeloubna

2h50

4 servings

🍖

4

Lamb shanks

🫙

Saffron

🫙

1 tsp

Turmeric

🫚

1 tsp

Ginger

🧂

Salt

⚫

Pepper

🧄

2 cloves

Garlic

🧅

1

Onion

🫐

Prunes

🪵

1

Cinnamon stick

🌱

Sesame seeds

💧

Water

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/7

    Mix the saffron, turmeric, ginger, salt, pepper and a little water, and let it rest a few minutes for the flavors to combine.

    🫙Saffron
    🫙Turmeric
    🫚Ginger
    🧂Salt
    ⚫Pepper
    💧Water

  2. Step 2/7

    Sear the lamb shanks in a hot pan with no fat until golden on all sides.

    🍖Lamb shanks
    🍳Pan

  3. Step 3/7

    Add the garlic, chopped onion and the spice mix to the pan and sauté lightly.

    🧄Garlic
    🧅Onion
    🫙Saffron
    🫙Turmeric
    🫚Ginger
    🧂Salt
    ⚫Pepper
    🍳Pan

  4. Step 4/7

    Add a large glass of water, cover and let simmer gently for 1 hour 30 minutes.

    💧Water
    🍳Pan

  5. Step 5/7

    Add the pitted prunes and the cinnamon stick, turn the meat, and continue cooking for 1 more hour until the meat is tender.

    🫐Prunes
    🪵Cinnamon stick
    🍖Lamb shanks
    🍳Pan

  6. Step 6/7

    Remove the lamb shanks and blend the remaining sauce with a little water for a smooth texture.

    🍖Lamb shanks
    💧Water

  7. Step 7/7

    Arrange the lamb shanks on a plate, coat them with the sauce, and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds.

    🍖Lamb shanks
    🌱Sesame seeds
    🍽️Plate

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Meat, Spices, Vegetables, Fruits, Seeds, Liquids

Ingredients

Lamb shanks, Saffron, Turmeric, Ginger, Salt, Pepper, Garlic, Onion, Prunes, Cinnamon stick, Sesame seeds, Water

Notes

Saffron (a few pistils), Ginger (ground), Salt (to taste), Pepper (to taste), Onion (chopped), Prunes (pitted, amount not given), Sesame seeds (toasted, amount not given), Water (a little, for the spice mix, plus a large glass for simmering)

Allergens

Sesame

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Dairy-Free, Egg-Free, Nut-Free, High-Protein, Halal, soy-free, Gluten-Free

Calories

480 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 38g, Carbohydrates: 22g, Fat: 26g, Fiber: 3g, Sugars: 14g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Iron: 4.2mg, Zinc: 5.5mg, Potassium: 650mg, Sodium: 420mg

Vitamins

Vitamin B12: 2.8µg, Vitamin B6: 0.5mg, Vitamin A: 60µg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

20 minutes

Cooking

2 hours 30 minutes

Overall

2 hours 50 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Medium (2/4)

Steps

7 steps

Equipments

Utensils

Pan, Plate

Appliances

Blender

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Main Course

Occasions

Christmas, Family Gathering, Year-end Holidays

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@lesgourmandisesdeloubna

Origin

Cuisine

Moroccan

Geographic

Morocco, North Africa

Various

Aspect

Texture

Tender, Saucy, Melt-in-the-mouth

Flavors

Spiced, Sweet, Savory, Aromatic

Other

Price

Medium

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

fridge : 3-4 days (in an airtight container), freezer : up to 3 months (in an airtight container or freezer bag,cool completely before freezing)