Savory and Sweet Tagine Recipe #food #streetfood #africanfood #streetfood

lamb

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: beef

Chicken is leaner and more affordable than lamb.

apricots

🥗Healthier: dried figs

💰Cheaper: raisins

Figs provide similar sweetness with lower cost.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is less expensive while still providing good flavor.

spices

🥗Healthier: fresh herbs

💰Cheaper: mixed dried herbs

Fresh herbs can enhance flavor without added calories.

Heat the olive oil in a large tagine pot or heavy-bottom pot over medium heat.

Add the chopped onions and garlic, and sauté until soft and fragrant.

Add the meat pieces to the pot and brown them on all sides.

Season the meat with ground ginger, ground cinnamon, ground cumin, ground turmeric, paprika, black pepper, and salt, stirring well to coat the meat with the spices.

Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth, ensuring the meat is mostly covered, and bring to a boil.

Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 1.5 to 2 hours or until the meat is tender.

About 30 minutes before the meat is done, add the dried apricots or prunes and raisins or saltenas to the pot.

Stir in the honey and continue to simmer until the fruits are plump and the flavors meld together.

In a heatproof bowl, combine the couscous with boiling water, butter or olive oil, and a pinch of salt.

Cover and let sit for about 5 minutes, then fluff the couscous with a fork and garnish with fresh parsley.

Just before serving, sprinkle the toasted almonds over the tagine and garnish with fresh cilantro.

Cooking Techniques

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