Braised Lamb Tagine with Bamboo Shoots
A hearty and aromatic Moroccan stew made with tender lamb and crunchy bamboo shoots. Perfect for a cold winter evening.
Ingredients
- β1 kg Lamb shouldercut into 2-inch pieces
- β2 tbsp Olive oil
- β2 medium Onionchopped
- β3 cloves Garlicminced
- β1 cup Bamboo shootscanned or fresh, sliced
- β1 cup Chicken broth
- β1/4 cup Dried prunes
- β1 tsp Cinnamon
- β1 tsp Ginger
- βto taste Salt
- βto taste Black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Heat the oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- 2
Brown the lamb in batches until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Add the onion and garlic and cook until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
- 4
Add the bamboo shoots, chicken broth, prunes, cinnamon, ginger, salt, and black pepper.
- 5
Stir to combine and bring the mixture to a simmer.
- 6
Transfer the Dutch oven to the oven and braise the tagine for 2-3 hours, or until the lamb is tender.
- 7
Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley or cilantro, if desired.
- 8
Serve over couscous or rice, if desired.