The Best Moroccan Steamed Lamb Recipe (Lham Mfowar or Lham Mbakhar)

lamb shoulder

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Chicken is lower in fat, while pork is often less expensive.

saffron

🥗Healthier: turmeric

💰Cheaper: paprika

Turmeric adds color and health benefits, while paprika is more affordable.

almonds

🥗Healthier: pumpkin seeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Pumpkin seeds provide similar crunch and nutrients at a lower cost.

apricots

🥗Healthier: prunes

💰Cheaper: raisins

Prunes and raisins are more affordable dried fruit options.

Season lamb shoulder or neck with salt, black pepper, and olive oil.

Place the seasoned lamb on a bed of sliced onions in the top portion of a couscous steamer.

Fill the bottom portion of the steamer with simmering water that has been seasoned with herbs, tomatoes, and salt.

Steam the lamb until tender and falling off the bone, about 3 hours.

Individually steam carrots, green beans, and potatoes, each batch seasoned with olive oil and salt before steaming.

Once cooked, toss the vegetables with salt, black pepper, garlic, more olive oil, and fresh parsley.

For the carrots, add a bit of mina Harissa as well.

Serve the lamb and vegetables on a traditional plate alongside cumin and sea salt.

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