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Lamb ragout with oriental spices & apricots

A delicately braised lamb ragout, refined with a blend of oriental spices such as cumin, coriander and cinnamon, combined with the natural sweetness of dried apricots. Served with fluffy couscous or fresh flatbread, this dish offers an aromatic and hearty taste experience.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Course Main course
Cuisine oriental
Servings 2 People
Calories 620 kcal

Cooking utensils

  • 1 Chopping board
  • 1 Sharp knife
  • 1 Large casserole with lid
  • 1 Wooden spoon
  • 1 Measuring cup
  • 1 Bowl for couscous

Ingredients
  

For the lamb ragout:

  • 400 g Lamb from the shoulder, cut into coarse cubes
  • 1 Onion finely chopped
  • 2 Garlic cloves finely chopped
  • 100 g Dried apricots halved
  • 1 Carrot cut into slices
  • 1 Celery stalk cut into slices
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 Pinch of saffron threads optional
  • 400 ml Lamb or vegetable stock
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh coriander leaves or parsley to garnish

For the couscous:

  • 150 g Couscous
  • 200 ml Water
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • Salt to taste

Preparation
 

Fry & braise the lamb ragout

  • Cut the lamb into cubes and sear in batches in a roasting tin with a little olive oil.
  • Remove and set aside.
  • Sauté the onions, garlic and ginger in the frying pan until translucent.
  • Fry the tomato purée, ras el hanout, cumin and cinnamon briefly until fragrant.
  • Add the lamb cubes again and season with salt and pepper.
  • Deglaze with lamb stock or broth and the chopped tomatoes.
  • Cover and simmer gently over a low heat for approx. 1.5 hours.

Incorporate apricots

  • Cut the dried apricots into strips.
  • After about 1 hour of stewing, add to the ragout and simmer.
  • Season to taste and refine with lemon juice or harissa if necessary.

Sideboards

  • Arrange the ragout on plates.
  • Sprinkle with fresh parsley or coriander.
  • Optional: toasted almonds or sesame seeds as a topping.

Recommended side dishes

  • Fluffy couscous with fresh mint
  • Toasted flatbread or pita
  • Yogurt with lime & coriander

Nutritional values per portion

Calories: 620kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 35gFat: 30g
Keyword Apricots, Couscous, Flatbread, Friuli Colli Orientali, Lamb stew, Orange Wine, oriental spices, Ribolla Gialla
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