J A S O N’s Moroccan Mutton Tagine | Gourmet Cooking Made Easy

mutton

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: beef

Chicken is leaner and more affordable.

saffron

🥗Healthier: turmeric

💰Cheaper: paprika

Turmeric provides color and flavor at a lower cost.

dried apricots

🥗Healthier: raisins

💰Cheaper: dried figs

Raisins are more common and less expensive.

almonds

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Sunflower seeds offer crunch at a lower price.

Heat 30 ml of extra virgin olive oil in a tagine until warm.

Add 1 tablespoon of finely shredded ginger and sauté until fragrant.

Add 8 cloves of finely minced garlic and sauté slightly.

Add 1 leek cut into batons and red onions; sweat together until the onions are pink.

Add 1 teaspoon of cumin and 0.5 teaspoon of cinnamon powder; sauté briefly.

Add the marinated mutton pieces and sear on high heat, coating with the spice blend.

Add 2 tablespoons of flat leaf parsley and mix well.

Nestle in 100 grams of baby potatoes and 2 carrots cut into large roundels.

Optionally add sea salt and lemon wedges; mix everything together.

Pour in 2 cups of mutton stock and bring to a simmer.

Cover and place in a preheated oven at 160 degrees Celsius for 1 hour or simmer on low for 45 minutes.

After cooking, add finely chopped cilantro and mix well.

Garnish with more cilantro and lemon wedges before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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